University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton. BL3 5AB
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University of Bolton, why we are the right choice
Location - Bolton, Greater Manchester
Professor Harnovdeep Singh Bharaj is a Consultant Physician in General Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and was formerly a clinical lecturer at the University of Manchester. Professor Bharaj pioneered the role of lay educator and diabetes support nurses for South Asians and developed a twilight multidisciplinary clinic for young people with diabetes and a nurse-led diabetes clinic; both initiatives improved access and reduced inequalities in health care delivery.
Professor Bharaj is a Member of the Greater Manchester Structured Patient Education Steering Group; a Member of the Diabetes UK Community Education Insight Advisory Group, and Chair of the North West Youth Diabetes Steering Group.
Professor Bharaj was awarded an MBE in January 2021 in recognition of his services to people with diabetes in the South Asian community