NHS Chiltern Clinical Commissioning Group will be holding its public Annual General Meeting next week – and this year a key focus of the event will be the subject of diabetes.

The meeting will take place at the Oak Room in Wycombe Town Hall from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, 9 July. As well as the presentation of the CCG’s Annual Report and accounts, the event will also take a forward look at the future plans and aims of the organisation.

Members of the public will hear from the CCG’s senior team and will also have a 30-minute opportunity to ask question from the floor.

Four information stalls will also be present, operated by Diabetes UK, Carers Bucks, Active Bucks and another representing patient and public groups.

There will also be a presentation on the subject of Diabetes from key members of the CCG team, including Dr Rashmi Sawhney, Clinical Locality Lead for Wycombe.

They will outline why diabetes is such a concern, what is being done to support people living with the condition, and what this support actually means for people within their communities.

Dr Annet Gamell, Chief Clinical Officer for the CCG said: “We are looking forward to being able to present our reports before the public, as well as talk over our plans for the coming months.

“We are also especially keen to tell people who may be living with diabetes, or know someone who is, how we can support them in their communities. The number of people with this condition has risen in Buckinghamshire, as recent figures show, and this is a timely opportunity to help them understand what support is available to them and how it can be accessed.

“Diabetes is a key priority of this CCG and we warmly invite anyone with an interest in the condition to attend our AGM to find out more about the ways in which we can help those living with it.”

NHS Chiltern Clinical Commissioning Group is made up of 34 GP practices in Amersham, Wycombe, and across South Buck. It serves a population of more than 320,000 and controls a budget in excess of £320 million to purchase primary care services for its communities.