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Diabetes Education programmes

We have two different education programmes for people in Derby and Derbyshire. These are X-PERT Diabetes and Diabetes and You. Both programmes are delivered and led by trained NHS Diabetes Educators.

X-PERT Diabetes is our recommended course.  It is delivered online or face-to-face. Each session lasts 2 hours and there is one session a week over 6 weeks and covers:

  • The impact of being diagnosed with diabetes. 
  • How food affects your diabetes.
  • Healthy eating.
  • Medication. 
  • The positive effects of being active. 
  • Planning your diabetes care.
  • Local services available to support your own health goals. 

Diabetes and You is a half day course delivered face to face from a local NHS or community centre. It is not suitable for patients who are taking insulin or have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes longer than 5 years.

You need to be referred by your GP practice to attend these programmes.

To book on your course

Step 1 - Choose your course date and time from the timetables below.

Step 2 - Fill out the booking form.

You will receive a confirmation text from our team with your course booking details. Further information about your course will be sent by email or post before your course starts.

If you are having problems making your booking, please contact the team on 01773 525029 or email dchst.diabetest2education@nhs.net

  • Please note you will need internet access and either a laptop, computer, or smartphone to access our online course.

  • It is hosted using Microsoft Teams.

Day Time each week Start Date Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4  Week 5  End Date Week 6
Tuesday EVE 6pm-8pm 26th September 2nd September 9th September 16th September 23rd September 30th September
Monday EVE 6pm-8pm 13th October 20th October 27th October 3rd November 10th November *weeks 5&6 combined*
Tuesday AM 10am-12pm 14th October 21st October 28th October 4th November 11th November *weeks 5&6 combined*
Tuesday EVE 6pm-8pm 14th October 21st October 28th October 4th November 11th November *weeks 5&6 combined*
Wednesday PM 1pm-3pm 15th October 22nd October 29th October 5th November 12th November *weeks 5&6 combined*
Thursday EVE 6pm-8pm 16th October 23rd October 30th October 6th November 13th November 20th November
Thursday EVE 6pm-8pm 6th November 13th November 20th November 27th November 4th December 11th December
Monday EVE 6pm-8pm 17th November 24th November 1st December 8th December 15th December *weeks 5&6 combined*
Tuesday AM 10am-12pm 18th November 25th November 2nd December 9th December 16th December *weeks 5&6 combined*
Wednesday PM 1.00pm-3.00pm 19th November 26th November 3rd December 10th December 17th December *weeks 5&6 combined*

 

If you have not used Microsoft Teams before, you may find the following documents useful:

Area Address Day Time Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

Area

Venue

Address

Day of course

Date of course

Time
Chesterfield Ash Green Learning Disability Centre Ashgate Road, Chesterfield S42 7JE  Thursday  25th September 10am-3.30pm
Bakewell Agricultural Centre Agricultural Way, Bakewell DE45 1AH Wednesday 1st October 10am-3.30pm
Alfreton Alfreton Community Fire Station Turnpike Business Park, Alfreton DE55 7AD Wednesday  8th October 10am-3.30pm
Ripley Calley Room Ripley Hospital Sandham Lane, Ripley DE5 3HE Friday 10th October 10am-3.30pm
Chesterfield Ash Green Learning Disability Centre Ashgate Road, Chesterfield S42 7JE Thursday 16th October 10am-3.30pm
Derby Ascot Drive Fire Station Ascot Drive, Derby DE24 8GZ Saturday 18th October 10am-3.30pm
Long Eaton Long Eaton Health Centre Midland Street, Long Eaton N10 1RY Tuesday  21st October 10am-3.30pm
Swadlincote Swadlincote Fire Station Civic Way, Swadlincote DE11 0AE Wednesday 5th November 10am-3.30pm
Derby Ascot Drive Fire Station Ascot Drive, Derby DE24 8GZ Tuesday 11th November 10am-3.30pm
Ilkeston Ilkeston Arena Church Rutland Way, Ilkeston DE7 8DG Wednesday 19th November 10am-3.30pm
Chesterfield Ash Green Learning Disability Centre Ashgate Road, Chesterfield S42 7JE Monday 24th November  10am-3.30pm
Alfreton Alfreton Community Fire Station Turnpike Business Park, Alfreton DE55 7AD Wednesday  3rd December 10am-3.30pm
Chesterfield Ash Green Learning Disability Centre Ashgate Road, Chesterfield S42 7JE Tuesday  9th December 10am-3.30pm
Derby Ascot Drive Fire Station Ascot Drive, Derby DE24 8GZ Tuesday 16th December 10am-3.30pm
Heanor Heanor Memorial Health Centre Ilkeston Road, Heanor DE75 7EA Monday 29th December 10am-3.30pm
Long Eaton Long Eaton Health Centre Midland Street, Long Eaton N10 1RY Wednesday 31st December 10am-3.30pm

 

Step 2 - Fill out the booking form below

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