72 committed champions deliver nationally approved messaging in relation to Type 2 diabetes in their communities and networks across Pennine and Central Lancashire. They predominantly target families and young people who are at a higher risk of developing, have a pre-diabetes diagnosis or a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes.
They work within families, community networks and groups to increase knowledge and understanding of Type 2 diabetes and changes they can make in their lives that would have a big impact on their health. They explore and help tackle local barriers and challenges to enabling change in a families or young person life such as exercise and activities. They offer support from in the community in the family’s surroundings and language rather than from a clinical/health perspective.
As well as champions we have two dedicated Family Practitioners, who provide a bespoke 8-week support package to a family or YP. These families and young people are referred by specialised nurses and clinics, so they can get wrap around help and support, not only in a health care setting but in their communities.
"I gained a lot of support and useful information on topics that are very sensitive to me. The sessions and practitioners were amazing and completely opened my eyes to the importance of health and wellbeing in preventing Type 2 Diabetes."
Through the CMHT Grant Fund, we are proud to support Stable Lives, a distinguished charity that has made significant strides in mental health support across Lancashire for over a decade.
This initiative is designed with the specific objective of increasing vaccination uptake, particularly first-time vaccinations, among key at-risk groups across Lancashire and South Cumbria. These include individuals suffering from asthma, diabetes, respiratory viral infections (RVI), heart issues, and obesity.
Multiply is an ambitious numeracy program across Blackburn with Darwen. The mission is to empower individuals of all ages by enhancing their functional numeracy skills.
