Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale
Living Well Taking Control has been commissioned to deliver the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale.
If you are over 18 years old and have had a blood test within the last 12 months which indicates you are at a high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (the most recent blood test will be used) then your GP may refer you to the programme.
GP practices are currently working to identify eligible patients.
If you have any questions regarding your risk of developing diabetes please contact your GP practice.
GP practices currently referring to the programme include:
The Living Well Taking Control Coordinator for your area is:
Azra Ahmed
Azra has a team of Facilitators working with her, who carry out assessments, run group sessions and support participants throughout the programme.
What can I do myself?
Alkrington Surgery
Longford Street Medical Centre
Middleton Health Centre
Peterloo Medical Centre
Rochdale Road Medical Centre
Woodside Medical Centre
York House Medical Centre
Healey Surgery
Inspire Medical Centre
The Kingsway Practice
Littleborough Group Practice
Mark Street Surgery
Milnrow Village Practice
Pennine Surgery
Dawes Family Practice
Stonefield Street Surgery
Trinity Medical Centre
The Village Medical Centre
Yorkshire Street Surgery
Ashworth Street Surgery
Birtle View Medical Centre
Castleton Health Centre
Dr Bhimas Practice
Dr Ghafoors Practice
Dr Hamids Practice
Dr Syeds Practice
Edenfield Road Surgery
Kirkholt
Wellfield Health Centre
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Take a Risk Assessment
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Find out whether you are within the recommended weight range for your height
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If you are overweight, adjust your diet to reduce weight
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Change your diet permanently to ensure you are following the guidelines for healthy eating and alcohol consumption
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Ensure you are taking the recommended amount of exercise - 'sedentary is the new smoking!' research shows that being sedentary poses a significant risk to health
Useful links:
We are currently using the following venues for LWTC group sessions in Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale
We aim to deliver our sessions in convenient locations for our participants, so whenever we have enough people enrolled on the programme in a location that is not already covered, we add a new venue.
Bowlee Park Sports Centre
M24 4LA
The Lighthouse Project
M24 4EL
Stanycliffe Social Centre
M24
Hare Hill House
OL15 9HE
St Martin's Church
OL11 2TE
Rochdale Leisure Centre
OL16 2HZ
Crimble Croft Community Centre
OL10 4HW
Deeplish Community Centre
OL11 1JT
St Andrews Church
OL16 2HZ
Spotland Community Centre
OL12 6PJ
Milnrow Working Men's Club
OL16 3NW
Rochdale Central Library
OL16 1XU