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NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP)
Preventing type 2 diabetes
Whilst type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, type 2 diabetes is largely preventable through lifestyle changes. Around nine out of 10 people with diabetes have type 2 and there are currently two million people in England at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is a leading cause of preventable sight loss in people of working age and is a major contributor to kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke. For people living with type 2 diabetes, the risk of dying in hospital with COVID-19 is also twice that of people who don’t have the condition.
As well as the human cost, type 2 diabetes treatment accounts for around 10% of the annual NHS budget.
Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
The Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, also known as the Healthier You programme, identifies people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and refers them onto a nine-month, evidence-based lifestyle change programme.
The Healthier You programme is available both as a face-to-face group service and as a digital service. When referred into the programme, people are free to choose between the two.
People on the face-to-face group service receive personalised support to manage their weight, eat more healthily and be more physically active – which together have been proven to reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The digital service offers similar support but through the use of digital tools such as wearable technologies that monitor levels of exercise, apps where users can access health coaches, online peer support groups and the ability to set and monitor goals electronically.
Research shows the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme has reduced new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in England, saving thousands of people from the potentially serious consequences of the condition. It cuts the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than a third for people completing the programme.
The Healthier You programme is delivered across England by a range of providers. Find contact details for the provider of the programme in your area.
Know your risk of type 2 diabetes
You can get help to make positive changes to your diet, weight and physical activity to significantly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Find out if you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes by doing any of the following:
- Answering a few simple questions on the ‘Know Your Risk’ tool at riskscore.diabetes.org.uk
- Taking up the offer of a free NHS Health Check to assess your risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other conditions such as high blood pressure (available for those aged 40-74)
- Asking your GP Practice to check if you are at risk.
If you are at risk, you may be eligible for referral to the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme by your GP Practice.
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Up and Active
"Up and Active" is a range of health and fitness programs designed to help individuals increase physical activity, improve wellbeing, and manage health conditions through tailored exercise and support.
Overview
"Up and Active" programs are structured initiatives aimed at promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. They are suitable for people of varying fitness levels, including those returning to exercise after a long break or managing long-term health conditions pendleleisureplus.co.uk+1. Programs are offered in different formats, including physiotherapy, exercise physiology, and community-based fitness classes.
Key Features
- Tailored Exercise Programs: Participants receive an initial medical and physical assessment to create a personalized activity plan pendleleisureplus.co.uk.
- 12-Week Supported Schemes: Many programs, such as Active Lives, run for 12 weeks and include supervised gym sessions, group circuits, strength and balance classes, and seated exercises pendleleisureplus.co.uk.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Programs often include emotional wellbeing support, guidance on nutrition, and education on maintaining a healthy lifestyle pendleleisureplus.co.uk.
- Specialized Programs: Some initiatives focus on cardiac rehabilitation, weight management, or fall prevention, providing safe, supervised exercise for individuals with specific health needs pendleleisureplus.co.uk+1.
- Accessibility: Programs are designed for adults aged 16+ or 18+ depending on the specific scheme, and participants may self-refer or be referred by healthcare professionals pendleleisureplus.co.uk.
Locations and Services
- Pendle Leisure Plus (UK): Offers a variety of Up and Active programs including strength and balance, core stability, walking groups, and cardiac rehabilitation pendleleisureplus.co.uk+1.
- Up and Active Physiotherapy (Australia): Provides physiotherapy and exercise physiology services, focusing on individualized care for injury recovery, vestibular issues, and chronic pain management upandactive.com.au.
- Community Walks: Some programs, like Up and Active Walks in Ribble Valley, encourage outdoor walking and social engagement while promoting physical activity achieveservice.com.
Benefits
Participants in Up and Active programs report improvements in physical fitness, confidence, and mental wellbeing. Programs are designed to be inclusive, supportive, and adaptable to individual needs, helping people build sustainable healthy habits pendleleisureplus.co.uk+1.
How to Join
- Self-Referral or Professional Referral: Depending on the program, individuals can self-refer or be referred by a doctor or healthcare provider pendleleisureplus.co.uk.
- Registration: Many programs require registration online or via phone, with initial assessments scheduled to tailor the program to the participant’s needs upandactive.com.au+1.
- Ongoing Support: Participants receive guidance and encouragement throughout the program to achieve personal goals and maintain activity levels pendleleisureplus.co.uk.
"Up and Active" programs are ideal for anyone looking to improve their physical activity, manage health conditions, or adopt a healthier lifestyle in a structured, supportive environment.
Published: Jun 26, 2026
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