Morecambe Bay
Group Sessions:
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.
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:
Healthy Lifestyle Courses
Here you can find physical activity programmes and healthy lifestyle courses at Salt Ayr Leisure Centre, Lancaster. There are also a number of free Couch to 5K training sessions running in Battery, Morecambe and Williamson Park, Lancaster.
Morecambe and Lancaster Active Lives Walks
You will find weekly walks from Salt Ayr Leisure Centre, Lancaster 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 live in Lancashire North (Morecambe, Lancaster) and are thinking of quitting smoking, head to the Quit Squad for your 3 Steps to Quit here.
Cumbria Stop Smoking Service
If you live in South Cumbria and are thinking of quitting smoking, head to the Cumbria Stop Smoking Service for support here.
Community Weight Management Programme
You can find community weight management programmes running in Cumbria here. If you are over 16 years old and have a BMI of 28 or higher, you can be referred onto a 12 week programme for free, just speak to your GP Practice.
