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NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP)

Programme eligibility criteria has been expanded for the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme to include women with a past diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and a normoglycaemic blood reading within the last 12 months (temporarily extended to 24 months).

Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP) is a face-to-face and tailored behavioural change programme available to people who are found to be pre-diabetic on their blood tests (HbA1c 42-47 mmol/mol) or patients with a past diagnosis of GDM. Due to COVID-19 this service is currently being delivered remotely, through telephone, group video conference, and internet resources. 

The nine-month programme offers patients advice on diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle through a range of support including sessions, motivational interviewing and digital elements including an app with videos.

Patients that are unable to obtain a blood test due to COVID-19 can now self-refer by completing the ‘know your risk’ tool . Participants with a score of 16+ are eligible to register. For more information, visit the preventing diabetes webpage.

Many people who are eligible for the programme do not speak English as a first language and, as such, should not be referred through mail-shots. See leaflets in other languages below.

CPD-accredited Training

The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has developed an e-learning module on the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme  for GPs, practice nurses and other practice staff. The free 30-minute module is CPD-accredited and covers: 

  • what non-diabetic hyperglycaemia is
  • what the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme is
  • how it works
  • who is eligible

It can be accessed by creating a free account on the RCGP learning site. 

Eligibility criteria

Inclusions

  • aged 18 and over
  • women with a past diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and a normoglycaemic blood reading within the last 12 months (temporarily extended to 24 months until March 2022).
  • registered with a north central London STP  GP practice
  • not pregnant
  • able to take part in light/moderate physical activity
  • HbA1c between 42-47 mmol/mol (6.0-6.4%) or Fasting Plasma Glucose between 5.5-6.9 mmols/l within the last 24 months 
  • eligible participants are now able to self-refer to the programme online if they have a Diabetes UK risk score of 16+  which can be calculated here. Healthcare professional referrals are still preferred.

How to refer

The following clinicians can refer to this service: 

  • GPs
Directly by telephone

For patients with language requirements, refer by phone.
Telephone: 0333 577 3010

EMIS Form

Referral methods: Email

Send a completed EMIS form by email (Please note that patients with language requirements should not be referred through email. This is so that the provider can ensure that there is an appropriate coach available to call the patient when the referral is received – see telephone number above).

The following forms can be found on the EMIS forms page:

  • Diabetes Prevention Programme Referral form NCL 2021
  • Diabetes Prevention Programme Referral invitation letter

Email: scwcsu.ncl@nhs.net

Diabetes Prevention Programme Referral Form

You can download the form here.

Referral methods: Email

Send a completed form by email.

See the Diabetes Prevention Programme invitation letter in the Downloads.

Email: scwcsu.ncl@nhs.net

Self-referral

Patients with a score of 16+ can self-refer by completing a Diabetes UK Know Your Risk Assessment.

Telephone: 0333 577 3010