People living with type 2 diabetes and their carers can now self-refer via the Healthy Living NHS website. GP practices can continue to refer patients via a referral form, which is available on Ardens systems under diabetes templates, other GP systems may need to upload it manually.
Healthy Living is a web-based structured education programme that provides self-management information to people living with type 2 diabetes and supports improved health and wellbeing. The programme is QISMET accredited, eligible for QOF points, and has randomised controlled trial evidence for improving HbA1c. More information is available within this letter to GP practices. Please contact england.digitaldiabetes@nhs.net to request a referral form.