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Health Exchange UK @HealthExUK

We offer free mental health, social prescribing and Type 2 Diabetes information and support across Birmingham and Warwickshire. Charity Reg No: 1188838

Joined May 2010
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It's #FeedbackFriday! ๐ŸŒŸย Hereโ€™s some wonderful feedback from our patients about the amazing work our coaches are doing through the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. ๐Ÿ’™ @NHSDiabetesProg
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At LWTC, we're committed to inclusivity! Recently, we delivered the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme in BSL for a deaf patient. She shared, โ€œThis course was excellent, and more deaf people should access this info. Early education is key to preventing diabetes.โ€
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New figures show a 26% increase in young people under 40 diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in Dorset since the pandemic, rising from 1,075 to 1,360 individuals. This surge highlights the critical link between obesity and diabetes, particularly among younger populations.
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๐Ÿšญ Stoptober: Did you know that if you stay smoke-free for 28 days, youโ€™re 5 times more likely to quit for good? ๐Ÿฅณ #Stoptober #QuitSmoking #HealthierYou
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๐Ÿšญ Itโ€™s Stoptober! ๐ŸŒŸ October is here, and itโ€™s the perfect time to quit smoking! Not only does smoking increase the risk of various health issues, but it also significantly heightens the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and impacts mental health.
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Join us on Wednesday, 2nd October for our wonderful Pets as Therapy sessions! Session Times: Mancetter Memorial Hall: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Old Farm Road, Atherstone CV9 1QN Rugby Thornfield Bowling Club: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Bruce Williams Way, Rugby CV22 5LZ
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In 2022-2023, Living Well Taking Control (LWTC) made a huge impact with 61,779 referrals for our Diabetes Prevention Programme, marking a 208% increase from the previous year! ๐Ÿš€ Our expanded reach means more people are getting the support they need for a healthier future.
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๐Ÿพ This week, Luke, our Health and Wellbeing Coach for North Arden PCN, brought his son along to our @PetsAsTherapyUK sessions, highlighting the strong sense of community we cherish here at LWTC.
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๐ŸŽ“ Our Mental Health Team is gearing up to attend university Freshersโ€™ Fairs! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ“… 01/10/24 - 10:00-14:00 โ€“ Sutton College, Sutton Coldfield ๐Ÿ“… 03/10/24 โ€“ 10:00-14:00 โ€“ Matthew Boulton College, City Centre ๐Ÿ“… 04/10/24 โ€“ 10:00-14:00 โ€“ James Watt College, Great Barr
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๐Ÿพ Reminder! @PetsAsTherapyUK Event Next Week! ๐Ÿพ Wednesday 4th September ๐Ÿ•ฅ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Rugby Thornfield Bowling Club, Bruce Williams Way, Rugby CV22 5LZ (for satnav use CV22 5LJ) ๐Ÿ•ง 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM ๐Ÿ“ Mancetter Memorial Hall Old Farm Road, Atherstone CV9 1QN
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๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒŸ Our last May Blossom Farm session was a wonderful success with 14 attendees, including our friends from Compassionate Communities! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒฟ Our next event is on Tuesday, 10th September 2024. Donโ€™t miss out on another opportunity to reconnect with nature and community!
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๐ŸŒŸ Spotlight on Lisa from Our NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme Team! ๐ŸŒŸ At LWTC, weโ€™re proud to have such passionate and valued team members who make a real difference in the fight against diabetes. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’™ #NHSDiabetesPrevention #TeamSpotlight #CareerWithPurpose #LWTC
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Gillianโ€™s family history of type 2 diabetes made her aware of her risk. The programme came at the perfect time, guiding her through essential lifestyle changes. Gillianโ€™s advice? If youโ€™re prediabetic, consider joining the programme. Itโ€™s a great step towards a healthier
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Weโ€™d love for you to join us at May Blossom Farm tomorrow, Tuesday 12th August 2024!
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๐ŸŒŸ Community Research at Bramcote Health Fair! Our focus was to understand which services are working well and identify areas where more support is needed for them and their families. .Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance the support available in the community.
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๐ŸŒŸ Our Mission at LWTC ๐ŸŒŸ Join us in our mission to make a difference! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโœจ #DiabetesPrevention #Healthcare #LWTC #HealthyLiving
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๐Ÿพย Reminder! Pets as Therapy Event Next Week! ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿ“…ย Date: Wednesday 7th August 2024 ๐Ÿ•’ย Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm ๐Ÿ“ย Location: Rugby Thornfield Bowling Club, Bruce Williams Way, Rugby CV22 5LZ (Satnav: CV22 5LJ) Please note, our group at Mancetter is not on.
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๐ŸŽฅ Meet Ben, one of our dedicated LWTC Coaches, as he gives a quick overview of how our NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme sessions work! ๐ŸŒŸ #DiabetesPrevention #HealthCoaching #LWTC #BetterHealth
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๐ŸŒŸ Health Coach Natalie shares a top tip to reduce your risk of diabetes: Increase your daily step count! ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Every step adds up to better health and a lower risk of developing diabetes. Start small and gradually increase to achieve your goals! #DiabetesPrevention #HealthTip
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๐ŸŒฟ Join us this Friday, July 19th, with Luke at Atherstone Warm Hub! ๐ŸŒž ๐Ÿ•™ Every other Friday from 10:00 - 12:00 ๐Ÿ“ St. Benedictโ€™s Church Community Hall, Atherstone Come for expert advice, friendly chats, and support in managing long-term health conditions. See you there! ๐ŸŒผ
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