Table 1 Summary of implementation site characteristics
|  | Implementation site A (September 2017–May 2019) | Implementation site B (September 2018–September 2019) |
|---|---|---|
Setting | East London, 72% ethnically minoritised groups, 52% childhood poverty rate | Northwest London, 65% ethnically minoritised groups, 43% childhood poverty rate |
Approximate size of young adult population in standard diabetes care | 200 young adults with diabetes aged 16–25 | 75 young adults with diabetes aged 16–25 |
Group consultations delivered | 23 group consultations | 6 group consultations |
Standard diabetes care | Monthly multidisciplinary clinic and weekly nurse clinic, with virtual option and mobile phone access | Multidisciplinary clinic twice per month, with daily walk-in clinics and mobile phone access. Care led by adult diabetes team, but with close work with the paediatric team post-transition |
Staffing | Consultant diabetologist, diabetes specialist nurse, dietitian, psychologist, and youth worker. | Consultant diabetologist, diabetes specialist nurse, dietician, with input from psychologist |
Other relevant features | Recent service improvement work, e.g. offering peer support groups, video consultations | Recent service improvements including delivery of structured education (TEAM T1) for young adults |