Table 2 The results of the Questionnaire (Responses by Percentage)

Can you describe your LHCC by Census 2001 Ethnic Categories

22

53

12

13

Do Community Services & GPs record ethnic group

7

69

15

9

Do you combine ethnic demographic data with other sources to plan services

2

80

13

5

Is Diabetes part of your LHCC plan

71

11

7

11

Does your LHCC collect SIGN 55 data

58

9

21

11

Is SIGN 55 data recorded on GP systems

36

15

28

22

Does the LHCC monitor trends of complications by ethnic group

2

80

17

2

Are LHCC staff trained in Diabetes related to BMEGs

27

42

20

11

Do all patients have access to interpreters

55

20

18

7

Are procedures in place to record cultural/religious requirements

9

55

37

0

Is there appropriate dietetic counselling

35

24

34

7

Are appropriate health information materials available

29

33

31

7