Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU) - Diabetes

If you need to access PIFU

If you experience a flare-up, please call York 01904 726510 or Scarborough 01723 342274 and explain to the team that you are experiencing a flare-up and you need to be seen. The team will agree a suitable appointment date and time over the phone with you, within the next 28 days.

If you require urgent medical advice you should contact your GP or NHS 111, or if you are really unwell, your local emergency department (A&E). For all other concerns, or if you are feeling unwell, your GP remains your first point of contact.

Diabetes Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) leaflet

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.