Resources to support GP practices
Digital support to join the programme online may be available for those patients who don't have easy access to devices like computers, laptops or smartphones. Please see the digital access pages on the Healthier Together website to find the nearest services that offer digital devices, or refer to your local social prescriber service who can find local support.
Leaflets for practices and for patients (New July 2022)
Overview of the NHS Diabetes Prevention programme (for GPs)
On referral leaflet to give to patients
Your digital journey - for patients taking part in the digital version of the NDPP
Your face-to-face journey - for patients taking part face-to-face in the NDPP
Your remote journey - for patients taking part remotely in the NDPP
Making opportunistic referrals
Gestational Diabetes Melitus (GDM)
To support improved access to the NHS DPP, the programme will now accept self-referral for people with a history of GDM, in addition to the usual referral route from General Practice, without the need for a glycaemic test result to be submitted.
The self-referral pathway is supported by a national NHS England GDM webpage through which individuals will be able to contact their local NHS DPP provider by completing a short form or via email or telephone.
FAQs for healthcare professionals in General Practice and maternity services
A patient information sheet which can be shared with people with a history of GDM and who are eligible for the programme, which will direct them to the NHS England GDM self-referral webpage. A designed leaflet and translated versions will be available to download from the DHSC Campaign Resource Centre (please note these have not yet been added but will be available shortly).
Healthier You GDM patient information sheet
Reed Wellbeing GDM patient-facing resources
GP mailout
We have produced a pack for GP practices which gives you all the information you need to identify and mail out to patients who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and who, we hope, will take up the opportunity to join the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. See the:
- Calderdale North Kirklees and Wakefield two step process GP DPP support guide July 2023
- Bradford two step process GP DPP support guide July 2023
- Leeds two step process GP DPP support guide July 2023
- Top tips for GPs contacting eligible patients about the NDPP
Diabetes language guidance
Practical examples of language to encourage positive interactions with people living with diabetes and ways to build confidence and empower self-management are set out in the NHS updated language matters guidance.
Quality Conversations Toolkit
Download our Quality Conversations Toolkit (pdf). Facilitated notes are available if required when training to larger groups. Please contact: adele.brearton@nhs.net.
Video resources
In the following video Reed Wellbeing discuss the different elements of the NDPP and how healthcare colleagues can get people to join.
Reed Wellbeing - join us on the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
Dr James Thomas Clinical Chair for the CCG and chair of WY&H HCP Clinical Forum offers some top tips to fellow GP practices to increase referrals to the NDPP.
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP) - top tips for GP practices
Dr Waqas Tahir, the Clinical Diabetes Lead for the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership goes through the referral process for the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme.
Making a referral to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP)
GDM: The following promotional video discussses pregnancy and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in some women.
Know Your Risk: The following promotional video provides a list of risk factors for type 2 diabetes
Diagnostic uncertainty
Dr Ian MrDermott, a GP from Leeds Place discusses Diabetes Diagnostic Uncertainty. In the video he explores the potential consequences of misdiagnosis in diabetes management. The training is designed to increase health care professionals' confidence in assessing/managing people with suspected/ uncertain diabetes diagnosis.
TSL Kirklees Community Champions - Diabetes Campaigns 23/24
In this diabetes community champions video, find out how Community Champions work in different communities Kirklees to help people learn more about diabetes prevention and management, testing, advice and support. Hear about their impact and some of the success stories from their work in 2023-24.
We asked John Ebo to keep a video diary of his journey through the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. Here are the links:
Let's DiaBEAT this advert
Billboard
Radio adverts
Advert directing people to check their risk of diabetes.
Partner resources and handy links
Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme - video by Jon Scott, Operations Manager for Reed Wellbeing who provide the service across West Yorkshire and Harrogate.
Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme leaflets
Healthier You leaflet (English)
National resources
Practices have used the following nationally available video clips in waiting rooms etc.
- Diabetes UK: Five Things You Need to Know About How to Manage Your Diabetes - By Dr Sayma Ahmed [in Sylheti] - YouTube
- Diabetes UK: Five Things you Need to Know About How to Manage your Diabetes - By Dr Rabia Aftab [in Urdu] - YouTube
- Diabetes UK: Five Things you Need to Know About How to Manage Diabetes - By Dr Ramandeep Kaur [in Punjabi] - YouTube
- NHS DPP ad: https://
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www. youtube.com/ watch? v=6dWWWVa3At8& t=34s - Mabel’s story: https://
www. youtube.com/ watch? v=UPC0JxPCmdg& t=48s - Adrish’s story: https://
www. youtube.com/ watch? v=E0khFEpPTiU - The NHS DPP story: https://
www. youtube.com/ watch? v=7S21NH_sDQI& t=34s - Pam’s story: https://
www. youtube.com/ watch? v=0FDCgvJun98& t=2s - Michael’s story: https://
www. youtube.com/ watch? v=oh7748RDehg& t=24s - Hansa’s story: https://
www. youtube.com/ watch? v=k1ZVPAiunC8 - Tom’s story: https://
www. youtube.com/ watch? v=xuNEnhCZFLo