includes resources for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.Healthy Living
In the UK, more than 2.8 million people have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes is a free online structured education programme designed to help users learn more about type 2 diabetes. Healthy Living has been clinically proven and can help participants live well with type 2 diabetes. Healthy Living is a QISMET accredited, web-based structured education programme and eligible for QOF points.
The programme is available to anyone over the age of 18, living in England with type 2 diabetes. Carers of those living with type 2 diabetes can sign up too. Healthcare professionals and care providers can signpost to the service using www.healthyliving.nhs.uk
Healthy Living is available immediately from registration and can complement traditional face-to-face services or be a suitable alternative when participants decline in-person programmes.
Healthy Living is funded by NHSE&I and is free to the local health economy and to the participant. There are no limits to the number of people that can sign up to the programme.
An overview of the Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes programme can be viewed/downloaded from the following link:
NHSE: An overview of Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes
Healthy Living provides knowledge and information so users can:
- Feel confident in managing type 2 diabetes
- Reduce diabetes-related distress
- Improve health and wellbeing
- Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- Feel motivated to continue making healthy lifestyle choices
Resources for helathcare professionals
Criteria
- Aged 18 or over diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
- Be a carer or relative of someone living with type 2 diabetes
Exclusions
Type 1 diabetic
Referral process
See the healthyliving.nhs.uk registration page
GP support guide
Communication resources
For more Healthy Living communication resources including social media images, leaflets and posters see the communications toolkit on FutureNHS. For a list of the available resources see the quick reference guide.
Healthy Living Dashboard meeting - recording and follow up documents
Links to the recording of the dashboard webinar session, slides and answers to questions that were asked during the session are available on FutureNHS. You can also find more questions and answers regarding Implementation in the Implementation Guidance pack.