What is QiC Diabetes?

QiC Diabetes is a multi-tiered programme of activity that ultimately aims to deliver improved patient outcomes through the shared goals of improving awareness, prevention and detection of diabetes, together with improved access to treatment.

How do I keep up to date with QiC Diabetes developments?

Contact Debbie Tuesley dtuesley@pmlive.com or Charlotte Garnade cgarnade@pmlive.com

Who can enter?

The programme is open to anyone working in the diabetes community; in a health service; for a patient group; in the voluntary sector; industry; in a consultancy; or people with diabetes. Entries are accepted for projects between January 2022 to July 2024 and they must be able to demonstrate the difference they have made.

What work is eligible?

• Entries are accepted for projects between January 2022 to July 2024 and they must be able to demonstrate the difference they have made. Projects which have no results yet should consider applying in 2025
• Please refer to either the category description or the online entry system (https://qicdiabetes.awardsplatform.com/) for criteria details.
• Please note that an initiative can be entered into one category only. However, an entrant can submit multiple initiatives into the appropriate categories.
• Please carefully consider which category you choose, as there will be no category reallocation by the judges.
• Particular credit will be given to projects which demonstrate results having quality and/or efficiency benefits which could be replicated elsewhere, thereby having a greater impact than their initial focus.

Are entries limited to the UK and Ireland?

Yes – however we are still interested in hearing about initiatives that benefit patients and may be able to feature them in blogs/newsletters. Please contact Debbie Tuesley: T: 01372 414243 E:dtuesley@pmlive.com if you have a great initiative you’d like to share and disseminate.

How do I enter?

Go to the online entry system: https://qicdiabetes.awardsplatform.com/ and start your entry/entries.

When is the entry deadline?

The entry deadline is midnight 5 July 2024

How can I be sure that you have received my entry?

The online entry system (https://qicdiabetes.awardsplatform.com/) will automatically generate an entry confirmation. If you do not receive this, please check your junk mail. If you are still unable to see the entry confirmation, please contact Charlotte Garnade cgarnade@pmlive.com.

Can I enter more than one category?

Organisations may enter more than one category, but can only enter each project into a maximum of one category

Can I change or withdraw my entry after submission?

Yes. The online entry system enables you to make changes right up until the entry deadline.

Can I resubmit a previous entry?

Yes, but please note that it will be treated as a new entry, as previous work will not be taken into account for this year’s assessment.

What’s the entry process?

Simply go to the online entry system: https://qicdiabetes.awardsplatform.com/ and start your entry.

For further details, you can also download the entry kit here and see all the categories online here

For further information/help with your submission, please contact:
Debbie Tuesley: T: 01372 414243 E: dtuesley@pmlive.com

Is there an entry fee?

No

How do you deal with confidential information?

• The organisers reserve the right to publish information provided in your summary.
• Case studies from finalists will be published on www.qualityincare.org providing practical advice and ideas on how providers can develop or improve service provision and patient outcomes.
• Entrants may mark certain sensitive parts of their entry ‘not for publication’, provided such restrictions are not used unreasonably.

Who are the judges?

The panel of judges is a multi-disciplinary panel of leading diabetes healthcare professionals, patient representatives, professional organisations and leading industry professionals.

The judging chairs are Simon O’Neill, Director of Health Intelligence and Professional Liaison, Diabetes UK, Dr Julia Platts, National Clinical Lead for Diabetes in Wales and Dr Marc Atkin Consultant Diabetes & Endocrinology, Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust

Can you explain how the entries are reviewed?

Please refer to the confidentiality and judging for further information

When is the shortlist announced?

Shortlisted entries will be announced on www.qualityincare.org after judging day. Judging day will be held on Friday 20 September 2024.

When are the winners announced?

The results are announced during the live awards on Thursday 31 October 2024.

Is there a prize?

The winner will receive a trophy and certificate. All other finalists receive a certificate.

How will you publish the results?

Following the Awards presentation, the finalists and winners will be announced on www.qualityincare.org. Case studies will be available to download and share.

Is it possible to receive the judges’ comments on my entry if I am not successful?

After judging day, we will endeavour to give feedback on every entry submitted. However, due to the historic volume of entries, this could be up to three weeks after judging day itself.

How will the materials I submit be used?

If your entry is shortlisted, the Programme organisers may wish to reproduce a summary of your entry and an image to support your entry in the results booklet or within other materials they produce to promote the Awards (e.g. press materials or on the website).

I need help with my entry, who do I contact?

For further information/help with your submission, please contact:
Debbie Tuesley: T: 01372 414243 E: dtuesley@pmlive.com