Local Services If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, this leaflet will help you find out more about the local services that are available to help you manage your diabetes. If you would like this information in an alternative format, for example large print or easy read, or if you need help with communicating with us, for example because you use British Sign Language, please let us know. 0800 852 7460 Dedicated Free Support line email: spirit.empower-morecambebay@nhs.net CLI4241AUG22
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Thank you for attending an EMPOWER course. You are now part of a group of people from your local area who have shared experiences and learned about: and lifestyle changes Medication
Setting personal goals and taking better control of your diabetes
• Diet • Exercise
The information in this leaflet will help you find out more about the local services that are available to help you manage your diabetes. Find out more at: W: www.empower-diabetes.co.uk
Quit Squad provides face to face and telephone stop smoking support in Lancaster and Morecambe. The service provides support and can make it easier to quit. Visit the link below to find out more: W: healthy/stop-smokingwww.quitsquad.nhs.uk/
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support Having the right care is important in helping you to manage your diabetes. As well as looking after yourself, you will have an annual review meeting with your GP or nurse. This is where you can discuss your personal targets and agree a plan of action to help you reach them. Areas of care you should think about and discuss with your GP or nurse at your next review can include: • Podiatry (foot care) • Eye screening • Stopping smoking • wellbeingEmotional • Diet support • managementWeight • Exercise schemes • Alcohol awareness
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The Well Give support to people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction through therapy, counselling, peer mentoring, employment training and social activities.
Provide all aspects of drug and alcohol treatment, including open access, structured treatment and referral to rehabilitation. Their aim is to promote recovery from addiction and dependence and support people to make positive changes to their lives.
Find out more at: W: www.thewellcommunities.co.uk
T: 01524 415 919 (Kendal and Lancashire) 01229 829 832 (Barrow) E: info@thewell2.co.uk
Provide support for individuals, family members, and carers, promoting recovery in the community. Find out more at: W: www.cadas.co.uk T: 08002 545 658
Inspire North Lancashire
Find out more at: W: inspirelancs.org.uk/north-and-central/ T: 08081 698 673
CADAS (Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service)
Drugs & alcohol services - Morecambe Bay
Active Cumbria will help you get active and feel the benefits of living a longer and healthier life. Find out more at: W: www.activecumbria.org Move for Health in South Lakeland is a programme of free physical activity sessions designed to help local people move at their own pace. Sessions run over the course of 12 weeks and are suitable for all levels of fitness. Find out more at: W: behealthybeactive/move-www.activecumbria.org/ health-south-lakeland
Active Cumbria
The Change4Life Smart Recipes app is a great, free way of helping everybody eat tasty, healthier meals. Sometimes it’s hard to know what to cook or have new meal ideas, plus remembering ingredients and keeping track of calories can be a hassle. Don’t worry – the meal mixer takes care of it!
Smartphone apps
There are many health apps that can help you manage the type of foods you eat.
The Change4Life Sugar Smart app is designed to show quickly and easily how much total sugar is in the things you are buying, eating and drinking. This can help you spot it more easily so you can make healthier choices and reduce your sugar intake.
There are lots of other apps available that can help with diet and exercise. These should be used in line with your diabetes management programme. For any additional help, please speak to your GP or nurse who will be able to guide you.
ONEYOU have a series of apps that help you to track the amount of alcohol you consume, cook easy meals and a Couch to 5k app to help you keep moving. Also, there is a SMOKEFREE app that can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation.
