Greater Preston

Group Sessions:

Unfortunately in response to COVID-19 measures for the safety of our patients and providers all face-to-face learning sessions are currently suspended.  Please see the ‘eLearning’ section of the website to find out more about the online resources and learning available.

DESMOND

DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed) is a highly-recommended, free and fun group session delivered by specially-trained NHS health professionals for people with Type 2 diabetes.

DESMOND is a great way to understand your diabetes, improve your ability to manage the condition and your blood sugar levels. You should come away from your session with the knowledge and confidence to improve your overall health and wellbeing.

DESMOND sessions are completely free, and run for one 6 hour session or two 3 hour sessions. They are delivered to groups of up to 10 people like you diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and you can also bring along a friend or partner to your session. DESMOND sessions are delivered in English, Urdu or Gujarati.

Sign-up for DESMOND now

Call: 01772 777620
Email: desmond@lancashirecare.nhs.uk
Or ask your GP or Nurse to refer you.

 

Health & Wellbeing Services:

ABL Health - Active Lives & Healthy Weight

The ABL Health Active Lives and Healthy Weight service is available in your local area and they can support you to lead a healthy lifestyle in a range of ways.

Find a range of weight management programmes and free local groups and exercise classes here.

 

Up & active

Head to the Up & Active website here to find further information, local activities and groups - everything you need to know from venue and times to how to book.

Many of these are free and your search can be filtered by outdoor, indoor, family and 50+ activities.

 

Intact: Preston Health Walks

There are a number of health walks in Greater Preston from short walks at a slower pace to brisk walks, you can find further details here.

 

Cuerden Valley Walks

Cuerden Valley Walks are run weekly from the visitor centre and you can find more information here.

 

Active Lancashire

Find activities to get involved in, have fun, make friends and get active. From disability football, to garden projects, bowling to walk 'n' talk, to find out more click here.

 

Heartbeat

Why not try the Heartbeat exercise programme - with a number of venues across Lancashire & South Cumbria, to find out more and self-refer for access to an exercise programme with Heartbeat click here.

 

Happier Lancashire

Boost your happiness and increase your awareness of the 5 ways to wellbeing here.  Connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give.

 

Quit Squad

If you are thinking of quitting smoking, head to the Quit Squad for your 3 Steps to Quit here.