EDEN is part of the Leicester Diabetes Centre, a national and international centre of excellence for research, education, and innovation in diabetes and multimorbidity. The Leicester Diabetes Centre has been awarded the titles of “IDF Centre of Education” and “IDF Centre of Excellence” by the International Diabetes Federation.
As part of the NHS, EDEN has developed and delivered award-winning education programmes locally, nationally, internationally and in successful commercial partnerships for over ten years.
We believe that people living with diabetes and associated conditions should have access to highly skilled and knowledgeable healthcare professionals who receive evidence-based education delivered by credible clinicians. This enables immediate application and both confidence and competence to deliver outcome-focused, patient-centred care.
EDEN allows organisations to transform diabetes care by enhancing the skill levels of all staff involved in diabetes treatment.
Philosophy:
EDEN is based on philosophy and principles that deliver excellence in education to healthcare professionals. This ensures the knowledge and skill transfer from expert clinicians and educators, giving them the knowledge and confidence to deliver effective care and education for people with diabetes.
Our blended education programmes are underpinned by mentoring and peer support, giving a unique USP, delivered from a world class setting.
EDEN delivers:
Comprehensive person-focused service, tailored to understand challenges and needs, to deliver in-depth diagnostic analysis and recommended solutions
Training needs analysis in partnership with the commissioning service to understand current reality and gap analysis in their service, allowing the creation of bespoke solutions
Knowledge and confidence assessment, pre and post-delivery
Competency-based training across the whole spectrum of prevention, diabetes, long-term conditions and multimorbidity
Evaluation of impact, built into the initial planning phase
Ongoing strong relationships built over time
Benefits of EDEN
Commissioners
Commissioners can ensure the workforce across the system has access to standardised education, resulting in enhanced skill levels and addressing key areas of ICB focus.
Healthcare professionals
Healthcare professionals receive the latest evidence-based training, with support and practical application, and access to useful resources.
People living with diabetes
People living with diabetes and associated conditions receive the best possible healthcare in partnership with an up-to-date workforce that can deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care.
Local needs
EDEN provides local delivery suited to the patient population and local needs, driven by impressive feedback and credentials, delivered in an engaging participative style.
Meet the team
Laura Willcocks
Assistant Director Integration, Education and Innovation
Mike Skarlatos
Senior Specialist Dietitian
Sarah Crowson
Data Manager
Victoria Alabraba
Education and Research Associate I Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Lisa Heggs
Operations Manager
James Ridgeway
Education and Research Associate I Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Fiona Munday
Education and Research Associate
Hannah Wakefield
Education Support Manager
Rachel Berrington
Senior Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Successes
QiC Outstanding Educator in Diabetes 2022
QiC Diabetes Education Programmes – Healthcare Professionals 2022, Highly Commended Eden/Sanofi Cares Programme
QiC Hypo Awareness Week Excellence Award 2022 – Finalist
QiC Hypo Awareness Week Excellence Award 2021 – Finalist
QiC Diabetes Education Programmes 2021 – Healthcare Professionals, Highly Commended Complement Plus
QiC Diabetes Professional of the Year 2019
QiC Diabetes Education Programmes 2019 – Healthcare Professionals, Highly Commended “COMPLEMENT” (Complete Mentoring and Diabetes Education for Clinically Practicing Pharmacists)
Diabetes Professional Care Industry Awards 2019 Winner – HCP Education Programme
Diabetes Professional Care Industry Awards 2019 Winner – Industry Collaboration
Diabetes Professional Care Industry Awards 2018 Winner – HCP Education
QiC Diabetes Team Initiative of the Year 2018 – Adults – EDEN – Cross Boundary Multi-Professional Transformation for Improved Patient Outcomes
Diabetes Professional Care Industry Awards 2018 Finalist – Finalist New Product
Diabetes Professional Care Industry Awards 2018 Finalist – Collaboration
Diabetes Professional Care Industry Awards 2018 Finalist – Innovation
Health Business Awards 2017 Healthcare IT Award Winner
HSJ Value in Healthcare Awards 2017 Winner