This information was last checked on 8-Sept-2023.

What is this service?

The Walking Away From Diabetes service, provided by Everyone Health Southwark, is designed to educate pre-diabetic patients on how to reduce their chances of getting type 2 diabetes.

The service involves attending a 3-hour workshop in-person, or two one and a half hour virtual workshops. The workshops are led by qualified practitioners who will explain exactly what type 2 diabetes is, and give patients advice on things like physical activity and healthy eating planning.

After completing the workshop, patients will be offered follow-up telephone evaluations to check their progress.

Criteria

• Aged 18 and over
• Identified as pre-diabetic
• Have an HbA1c result of between 6.0 and 6.4% (42-47mmol/mol)
• Registered at a GP practice within Southwark Borough

How to refer

📧 Email → Southwark.referrals@nhs.net

🌐 Online → Walking Away From Diabetes - Everyone Health Southwark

👤 Patients can self-refer using this form or by calling 0333 005 0159 (hours are: Mon-Fri, 8:30 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00)

Rejections, DNAs & other Quirks

• The phone number for referrals is for patient self-referral only
• When making the referral to this service, give the patient their HbA1c/cholesterol and renal results so they can understand their values in relation to what is being taught

Contact info

☎️ 0333 005 0159

📧 Southwark.referrals@nhs.net