11 June 2026
Patients with diabetes are now able to manage their insulin treatment at home thanks to a new digital approach.
The District Nursing Team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) currently delivers around 275 insulin visits every day across the community, with demand continuing to rise year on year.
Many of these patients were previously able to self-administer their insulin before being admitted to hospital and, with the right support and monitoring, can often return to doing so safely after discharge.
The project saves the team 140 minutes per patient per week, based on the allocated time for insulin administration twice daily.
Kay McLoughlin, Directorate Support Manager at RWT, said: “This project is to make sure that we are more efficient. It brings more digital technology into the community side of care, and we need to change the way people look at District Nursing.
“We want patients to be able to manage their care by themselves at home if they can do so, to help them on a day-to-day basis.”
Eligible patients are placed on a digital remote monitoring service, allowing the District Nursing Digital Team to monitor blood glucose levels remotely while providing teaching and support for patients, relatives and carers.
The team also works closely with care homes to provide education for staff, helping them to safely support residents with insulin administration where appropriate.
Patients will continue to receive follow-ups and safety checks through the digital system, ensuring safe care while reducing unnecessary visits.
The new approach aims to improve patient confidence, prevent avoidable deterioration during admission and ensure District Nursing capacity is focused on those with the greatest clinical need.