DAFNE is a structured diabetes education programme in intensive insulin therapy self-management for adults (aged 17 and over) with type 1 diabetes.​

The course formats are : Online learning with virtual group sessions (Remote) ​&​ Face-to-face delivery​​

Online format​

• Remote DAFNE – one day a week over five weeks​
• Remote Pump DAFNE – one day a week over five weeks​

If you attend DAFNE online, it will take five weeks to complete, there’s also an online refresher course available for all DAFNE graduates.​

Face to face format​

A face-to-face DAFNE course is run over five days – this can be either over one week (Monday to Friday) or spread over five weeks. DAFNE covers things like carb counting, insulin dosing and blood glucose management, but also, how you manage your type 1 diabetes around things like exercise, illness, and social activities.

Who delivers the Face-to-Face format ​

• Secondary care MFT Diabetes support team ​
• NHS staff – DSN and dietician​

How does the patient/person contact the team​

Referral via secondary care clinic (consultant diabetologist)​.

Patients are asked by staff at routine review then added to waiting list​.

​Patients are then contacted via telephone or email to offer course date.

BERTIE is a structured diabetes education course that teaches people with type 1 diabetes how to manage insulin doses compared to carbohydrate intake. It was created by the Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Centre (BDEC) with the aim of teaching patients how to recognise and count carbohydrates, how to work out insulin doses, and how this affects blood glucose levels.​

Anyone with type 1 diabetes who is over the age of 16 can attend the BERTIE course, while patients with type 2 diabetes who are treated with multiple daily injections (MDI) will also be considered.​

When to take up offer – At any point after diagnosis of type 1 diabetes​

What does the BERTIE course involve – The BERTIE course involves attending a 6-hour group programme once a week for 4 consecutive weeks. It is led by a diabetes specialist nurse (DSN) and a diabetes dietitian. ​As well as learning how to carb-count, and adjust insulin doses accordingly, participants will keep records of food intake, blood glucose levels and insulin administered between sessions.​

Where is it currently delivered – Online​​

How does the patient/person get onto the programme – Patients will consult their GP, DSN or consultant if they would like to be referred onto the BERTIE course. The online course is completely free and can be completed in your own time. ​You can also sign up on the BERTIE Diabetes website – Bertie Diabetes

The programme – A free online service to help people manage their diabetes​

The service includes NHS accredited eLearning courses that people can complete in their own time, covering type 1 ​and type 2 diabetes and a range of other useful topics including resources for those with gestational diabetes or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. ​Over 200 open access multimedia diabetes resources and multi-language content – Diabetes My Way eLearning​

Programme aim – Living well with diabetes

Take up the offer – At any point after diagnosis of type1 or type 2 diabetes​

Mode of delivery – Online / digital apps

Duration of programme – At your own pace​

Who commissions (pays) for the courses – NHS-GM commissioned​

Where is it currently delivered – All online​

Who delivers the course – All online​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider? – Greater Manchester MyWay Diabetes | My Way Diabetes | Greater Manchester | Wigan | Tameside NHS (diabetesmyway.nhs.uk)​

The programme – A free NHS Diabetes Self-Management Programme for patients living with Diabetes ​(Type 1 & Type 2) and/or carers. ​

The programme supports people who are aged 18 or over who live in Manchester and have DIABETES TYPE I OR 2, ​Pre-Diabetes and/or their carers.​

​The course covers many helpful topics to help support you to manage your Diabetes including:

• Overview of self-management and diabetes ​
• Nutrition and healthy eating​
• Monitoring diabetes and blood glucose levels ​
• Problem solving / Feedback​
• Manage stress ​
• Preventing low blood glucose​
• Preventing complication ​
• Making decisions
• Physical activity / exercise ​
• Difficult emotions​
• Low mood and depression ​
• Position thinking​
• Relaxation techniques ​
• Sick days​
• Foot care ​
• Medication​
• Working with your healthcare team

The course helps you manage your DIABETES and feel more in control of your condition and life. ​It will complement your treatment and care as well as support you to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Where is it currently delivered ​

Manchester citywide – North, Central & South – Local venues across Manchester or virtual courses on-line. ​

Face-to-face Diabetes Self-Management programme have been delivered so far in Neighbourhoods:​ City Centre/Ancoats, Wythenshawe and currently running one in Withington Old Moat & Fallowfield.​

Who delivers the course ​

Non-clinical NHS staff who have been tutor trained together with trained tutor volunteer support​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider​

Referrals are accepted from any service and self-referrals from anyone via telephone or email​

Tel: 0161 549 6624
Email: mft.epp@nhs.net​

GPs also text patients from their diabetes register​

Duration of programme – 6 weekly sessions which are 2½ hours on the same day/time each week with a 20-minute break

Learning Zone is Diabetes UK’s online education service to help people living with diabetes manage their condition. ​

For people who just prefer to learn more about their condition in their own time and at their own pace.​

A personalised service that helps you:​

• Improve your knowledge and understanding of diabetes​
• Find ways to manage your diabetes more effectively​
• Discover new skills, activities and behaviours so you can take better control of your condition​
• Improve your confidence and help reduce anxiety​​

How does it work?​

Videos, quizzes and interactive tools with tasty food swaps and tips for managing diabetes day-to-day. ​

Tailored just for you using special category data relating to your health and ethnicity that you will be asked for as you register.​

Then you’ll get all the courses completely free and receive email with updates and support for completing courses or checking in on how you’re doing.

Eligibility ​

Those with a diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, their carers or health care professionals can register​

Programme aim – Advice for managing diabetes day-to-day​​

When to take up offer – At any point after diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes​

Duration of programme – At your own pace​

Mode of delivery – Online ​​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider – Learning Zone Webpage – Learning Zone – Discover more about your diabetes. | Learning Zone

A platform with videos and educational resources about Type 1 Diabetes. The content is designed to help support children, young people and families to self manage their own diabetes by extending the reach of clinical teams online. ​

DigiBete is a collaboration between a clinical team and a parent led initiative by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.​

The aim is to increase Education, Awareness and Training for Type 1 but is not a substitute for diabetes specialist HCPs.​

• The programme is for all children, young people and families living with diabetes. ​
• Over 150 open access multimedia diabetes resources and multi-language content​
• ​Essentials & Technology in BSL, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Polish, Somali, Tamil, French, Spanish, Punjabi, Ukranian and Urdu​
• The content of the site evolves in response to patients’ requests​
• It is a free to access site for everyone; no registrations, no payment and the content is all co-designed with patients and families, clinically accurate, peer reviewed and in line with the NHS Digital safety standard.​
• Whilst there is a clinical team behind the DigiBete site, no personal advice can be given. ​

Individuals are always advised to contact their own diabetes team for information.

How to access the course​ – Online – free to access site for everyone – www.digibete.org Or Digital app ​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider – www.digibete.org Or Digital app ​

• Ask your local diabetes team for your clinic’s unique code to access the app ​
• Your clinic will provide you with the unique code to verify that’s where you’re receiving treatment​
• Download the app from the App Store or Google and set it up​
• Once the birth date of the patient is inputted into the app, it automatically tailors the content to suit the patient​​

When to take up the offer – At any point after diagnosis of type1 diabetes ​

Duration of programme – At your own pace​

Sections​

• Digibete Kids & Parents – Under 5s, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11​
• Digibete Teens & Parents – 12 to 13, 14 to 15​
• ​Digibete 16+ and parents – 16 to 18, 19 to 25
• Parents, Family & Friends​
• School & Teachers​
• Healthcare Professionals

A platform to help young people up to the age of 25 years, families and communities learn about and live well with ​type 2 diabetes.​

T2Digibete site and app is also hosted by DigiBete and provides a wide range of clinically approved, age appropriate ​resources to help with the self-management of Type 2 Diabetes. All resources are approved in partnership with Leeds ​Children’s Hospital Diabetes Team.​

• It is a free to access site for everyone; no registrations, no payment and the content has been developed/co-designed by parents, clinicians, and the type 2 community. ​
• In the app you can favourite films you find most useful and save them to your device, store insulin ratios/doses and pump settings, add appointments, add a school healthcare plan and more. ​
• Clinics can also send out useful updates and news directly to their app users.​
• The app is not a substitute for care from clinics but helps complement the care they provide. ​
• To use the app, you must have a valid access code given to you by your clinic.

How do you get onto the course​ – Online – free to access site for everyone – www.youngtype2.org Or Digital app ​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider – www.youngtype2.org Or Digital app ​

• Ask your local diabetes team for your clinic’s unique code to access the app ​
• Your clinic will provide you with the unique code to verify that’s where you’re receiving treatment​
• Download the app from the App Store or Google and set it up​
• Once the birth date of the patient is inputted into the app, it automatically tailors the content to suit the patient​

When to take up the offer – At any point after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes ​

Duration of programme – At your own pace​

Sections​

• Healthy Lifestyle & Emotional Wellbeing​
• Type 2 awareness & prevention​
• Relationships and pregnancy​
• Eating Well
• Muslim Celebrations & Type 2 Diabetes Jewish Celebrations & Type 2 Diabetes​
• Hindu Celebrations & Type 2 Diabetes​
• Sikh Celebrations & Type 2 Diabetes
• Vegan Meal Ideas​
• Hand portions​
• Low Carb meals​
• Caribbean Healthy Swaps

The programme
A free online service designed to provide digital structured education with RCT evidence of glycaemic benefit, information about type 2 diabetes and its treatments, advice on emotional wellbeing, and helps with adopting and maintaining healthy behaviours. Can use alongside weight management services if appropriate.​

The programme is user-led and offers an alternative means of accessing support to the more traditional, group-based structured education programmes.​

The service is available across England and accepts self-referrals at www.healthyliving.nhs.uk. ​​

Programme aim
Living well with diabetes ​

When to take up offer
At any point after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes​

Duration of programme
At your own pace​

Mode of delivery
App based ​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider ​
Self-referrals at www.healthyliving.nhs.uk. ​

The programme
A free online service to help people manage their diabetes​

The service includes NHS accredited eLearning courses that people can complete in their own time, covering type 1 ​and type 2 diabetes and a range of other useful topics including resources for those with gestational diabetes or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. ​​

Over 200 open access multimedia diabetes resources and multi-language content – Diabetes My Way eLearning​

Programme aim
Living well with diabetes

Take up the offer
At any point after diagnosis of type1 or type 2 diabetes​

Mode of delivery
Online / digital apps

Duration of programme
At your own pace​

Who commissions (pays) for the courses
NHS—GM commissioned​

Where is it currently delivered
All online​

Who delivers the course
All online​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider?
Greater Manchester MyWay Diabetes | My Way Diabetes | Greater Manchester | Wigan | Tameside NHS (diabetesmyway.nhs.uk)​

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The programme – A free NHS Diabetes Self-Management Programme for patients living with Diabetes ​(Type 1 & Type 2) and/or carers. ​

The programme supports people who are aged 18 or over who live in Manchester and have DIABETES TYPE I OR 2, ​Pre-Diabetes and/or their carers.​

The course covers many helpful topics to help support you to manage your Diabetes including:​

• Overview of self-management and diabetes ​
• Nutrition and healthy eating​
• Monitoring diabetes and blood glucose levels ​
• Problem solving / Feedback​
• Manage stress ​
• Preventing low blood glucose​
• Preventing complication ​
• Making decisions
• Physical activity / exercise ​
• Difficult emotions​
• Low mood and depression ​
• Position thinking​
• Relaxation techniques ​
• Sick days​
• Foot care ​
• Medication​
• Working with your healthcare team

The course helps you manage your DIABETES and feel more in control of your condition and life. ​

It will complement your treatment and care as well as support you to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Where is it currently delivered ​
Manchester citywide – North, Central & South – Local venues across Manchester or virtual courses on-line. ​Face-to-face Diabetes Self-Management programme have been delivered so far in Neighbourhoods:​City Centre/Ancoats, Wythenshawe and currently running one in Withington Old Moat & Fallowfield.​

Who delivers the course ​
Non-clinical NHS staff who have been tutor trained together with trained tutor volunteer support​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider​
Referrals are accepted from any service and self-referrals from anyone via telephone or email​
Tel: 0161 549 6624
Email: mft.epp@nhs.net​
GPs also text patients from their diabetes register​

Duration of programme
6 weekly sessions which are 2½ hours on the same day/time each week with a 20-minute break

Learning Zone is Diabetes UK’s online education service to help people living with diabetes manage their condition. ​

For people who just prefer to learn more about their condition in their own time and at their own pace.​

A personalised service that helps you:​

• Improve your knowledge and understanding of diabetes​
• Find ways to manage your diabetes more effectively​
• Discover new skills, activities and behaviours so you can take better control of your condition​
• Improve your confidence and help reduce anxiety​

How does it work?​​

Videos, quizzes and interactive tools with tasty food swaps and tips for managing diabetes day-to-day. ​​

Tailored just for you using special category data relating to your health and ethnicity that you will be asked for as you register.​

Then you’ll get all the courses completely free and receive email with updates and support for completing courses or checking in on how you’re doing.

Eligibility ​
Those with a diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, their carers or health care professionals can register​

Programme aim
Advice for managing diabetes day-to-day​

When to take up offer
At any point after diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes​

Duration of programme
At your own pace​​

Mode of delivery
Online ​​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider​
Learning Zone Webpage – Learning Zone – Discover more about your diabetes. | Learning Zone

Desmond Structured Education ​

For patients with newly diagnosed and ongoing type 2 diabetes (Virtual and Face-to-Face)​

A programme which aims to provide support and education to people with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes and their ​family members or carers and help them to self-manage their condition. ​

• 6 hours of structured self management group education​
• Delivered by 2 trained health care professionals in 1 day or 2 half-day formats​
• Newly diagnosed module – for those within first 12 months of diagnosis​
• Foundation Modules – for those with established diabetes​

Who delivers the course ​

North Manchester – (Telephone: 0161 741 2049, Email: pah-tr.communitydiabetesteam@nhs.net)​
Referrals received from GP Practice and direct referral from community colleagues ​
Patients referred after they have been seen in clinic – www.desmond.nhs.uk/centre-posts/north-manchester-community ​

Central Manchester – (Telephone: 0161 276 6703 Email: mft.desmond@nhs.net)​
Referrals received from GP’s and Practice Nurses via Integrated Care Gateway within Central Manchester CCG​Delivered to patients registered with a GP in Central Manchester​ – www.desmond.nhs.uk/centre-posts/central-manchester ​

South Manchester – Wythenshawe Hospital and Withington Hospital (Telephone: 0161 291 5752 Email: mft.uhsm.diab@nhs.net)​
Delivered to patients registered with a South Manchester GP – www.desmond.nhs.uk/centre-posts/south-manchester ​

MyDESMOND ​

Type 2 Diabetes Management – Digital programme for people with Type 2 diabetes.​

Designed to support self-management through digital means with modern lifestyles at the heart. ​

Primarily developed with mobile-use in mind, it has a responsive website and can be used on tablets and PCs.​

There are currently 3 digital diabetes programmes available on the MyDESMOND platform:​​

• Type 2 diabetes – suitable for anyone with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis​
• Let’s Prevent Diabetes – for individuals who find themselves at risk of developing type 2 diabetes​
• Babysteps – a prevention programme specifically designed for women who had a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes​

Who delivers the course ​
Digital programme (Online)​

How the course / education is currently being delivered ​
Digital programme that allows patients to access videos and health information relating to the management of diabetes with support from MFT clinical staff to set goals and monitor progress through the MyDesmond App.​Currently in use with a limited number of patients in South Manchester. ​A wider roll out across the Trust is anticipated.​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider
Local Referral Pathway​
www.mydesmond.com/home

The programme – A low calorie treatment for people living with Type 2 diabetes who are above a healthy weight.​

This expert-developed 12-month programme has 3 phases:​

1. To start with you’ll follow a low-calorie diet for 12 weeks ​(replacing all normal meals with your choice of soups, shakes and porridges totaling 8-900 calories per day). ​
2. Then you’ll gradually restart ‘real food’ meals over 6 weeks. ​
3. Finally, you’ll receive ongoing support for the last 8 months to help you maintain or build on your weight loss.​

You’ll receive high-quality resources and one-to-one support from trained Coaches. ​​

These will give you the knowledge, skills and support you need throughout the programme and afterwards. ​

You can choose whether to access your Coach support in-person at a local venue or digitally over an app. ​

Once you provide the safety monitoring information, you’ll be given all your total diet replacement products and a range of ​high-quality resources including Workbooks, a Lifestyle logbook, online Recipe book and 12 months’ premium access to the EXi physical activity – all free of charge.​

Throughout the programme you’ll continue to be supported by your GP practice – for example if your medicines need to be changed

Eligibility​

• Registered with a GP practice in Greater Manchester ​
• Aged 18-65 inclusive​
• Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within the last 6 years​
• Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 27 (or 25 if you are of South Asian or Black African or Black Caribbean ethnicity)​
• Attended your monitoring and diabetes review, including retinal screening, if you’ve been offered it​
• Have an HbA1c (blood glucose) level of:​
  43-87mmol/mol if on diabetes medications​
  48-87mmol/mol if NOT on diabetes medications​

You can also complete this online self-assessment questionnaire to find out whether it’s the right approach for you ​T2DR-Readiness-assessment-1-1.pdf (momentanewcastle.com)​

Programme aim
Remission of type 2 diabetes through intensive weight management​

When to take up offer
Within 6 years of diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, particularly at time of diagnosis​

Duration of programme
12 months Mode of delivery – Digital / 1 to 1 in-person ​

Provider
Momenta Newcastle (Momenta) with NHS England. ​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider
referral via GP or Diabetes team​
https://momentanewcastle.com/hcp-t2dr-gm

Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme is free to people at risk of Type 2 diabetes.​

The programme is designed to be informal, interactive and supportive, and there are three ways to take part in the programme: Face-to-Face, Digital and Remote.​

Face-to-Face

​13 friendly and supportive group-based sessions over 9 months with a trained Health Coach.​

How it works​
A trained Health Coach will help you make a number of simple and sustainable changes to your lifestyle. You will be supported through a series of behaviour change ideas in a group. Over next 9 months you will attend 13 sessions.​ The first four sessions are fortnightly, then monthly from then on.

Session 1​
You will meet your Health Coach and group. ​Fun and interactive support and advice sessions will help you start your journey

Session 2 – 4 ​
With your Health Coach, you will set realistic goals and learn to build balanced meals, increase your activity levels, tackle negative thought patterns and setbacks. ​These will be small, incremental changes to a healthier you.

Session 5 – 13​
You will learn to sustain your new lifestyle. You will return to your GP to have another blood test and look for an ​improvement in your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Digital​

Core Phase (Weeks 1-12) Participants access structured information and activities ​
On average, each participant will receive 2 hours of dedicated Coach time per week, equating ​to 50 one-to-one and 75 weekly group messages​. Sustain Phase (Weeks 13-40) Participants access content that embeds behavioural change​. On average, each Participant will receive 30-60 minutes of dedicated weekly Coach time, equating ​to 15 one-to-one and 15 weekly group messages.​

How it works​
You will use the Second Nature app to take part in the programme on your phone.​ The app will support you through a series of behaviour change ideas with access to a support group and Health Coach.​ Over next 9 months you will work your way through the programme to build and maintain healthy habits in the long term.

Getting Started​
An Adviser from Second Nature will call you. They will talk to you about the app, the support you will receive and answer any questions you have.

Weeks 2 to 13​
You will meet your Health Coach and support group through the app. Together, you will set realistic goals and learn to build balanced meals, increase your activity levels, tackle negative thought patterns and setbacks. These will be small, incremental changes to a healthier you.

Weeks 14 to 40​
You will learn to sustain your new lifestyle. You will track your progress using the app and your scales. When you complete the programme, you will have a final consultation to record your new BMI.

Remote​

In online video sessions with a Health Coach if you need additional support with access.​

How it works​
They will help you make a number of simple and sustainable changes to your lifestyle.​ Over next 9 months you will attend 13 sessions.​ The first four sessions are fortnightly, then monthly from then on.

Visually Impaired​​
Your sessions will be in maximum groups of eight, with support provided by RNIB.​
Sessions will be hosted on Zoom.

Hearing Impaired​

Your sessions will be in maximum groups of eight, with support provided by Clarion.​
Sessions will be hosted on Clarion’s Video Platform with BSL interpreters.

Bangladeshi/Pakistani​

Your sessions will feature cultural adaptations, with support provided by Language Line interpreters.​ Sessions will be hosted on Zoom and available in Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Pashto and Gujarati.

Women with Previous Gestational Diabetes​

Your sessions will be adapted to incorporate appropriate recipes and exercise.​ Sessions will be hosted on Zoom.

Session 1​
You will meet your Health Coach and group. Fun and interactive support and advice sessions will help you start your journey with us.

Sessions 2 to 4​
With your Health Coach, you will set realistic goals and learn to build balanced meals, increase your activity levels, tackle negative thought patterns and setbacks. These will be small, incremental changes to a healthier you.

Sessions 5 to 13​
You will learn to sustain your new lifestyle. You will return to your GP to have another blood test and look for an improvement in your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Where is it currently delivered
Greater Manchester – Reed Wellbeing If they live in Manchester, they can attend in Stockport.​

Who delivers the course
NDPP Reed Wellbeing is the provider, they have trained coaches​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider​
GPs/Nurses make direct referrals to the programme​
GPs/Nurses refer via letter ​
Participant Calls service to sign up​

How the course / education is currently being delivered
Face-to-Face, Digital and Remote.​

Across Central Manchester

A free Diabetes Programme called Real Food Real Health for Pre- diabetic patients and those living with Type 2​​

Who delivers the course​
Dietician, Practice nurse and Translator​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider​
Referrals from GPs – Real Food Real Health course – Ashville Surgery​

Self-referrals – Real Food Real Health: Referral form for Chorlton, Fallowfield and Whalley Range​

Duration of programme​
8 week course​

How many places are provided for each course​
8 – 15 depending on venue

Gorton Levenshulme​

A free Diabetes / lifestyle course for South Asian women who are Pre- diabetic or are living with Type 2 ​

Eat To Fuel not Eat To Fill (YouTube Video)​

Who delivers the course​
Bollyfit Active​

How does the patient/person contact the SDE course provider
PCN manager carries out searches and sends texts in English and Urdu to patients. Patients can also self refer by calling the mobile number of the Coordinator Shamime to book unto the programme – 07867854778. Home | Bollyfit Active​

Duration of programme​
A 24 week healthy lifestyle course​

How many places are provided for each course​
25