Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme (Formerly Low
Calorie Diet Programme)
• Open to patients aged with type 2 diabetes diagnosed in the
last 6 years and a BMI >27 (25 if BME), if not on insulin with a
HbA1c cut off of ≥43 if on medication for diabetes control, and
≥48 if not on medication.
• Exclusions for patients who are pregnant, have certain other
health conditions or who have a history of not engaging with
healthcare.
• The full criteria and more information, including how to refer,
found on the diabetes TeamNet page: NHS Type 2 Diabetes
Path to Remission Programme (clarity.co.uk)

NHS Digital Weight Management Tool
• Open to patients with BMI >30 (27.5 if BME) and diabetes,
hypertension or both. A digital platform which is only
accessible to patients following referral from a GP or
Pharmacist.
• Referrals can be made via EMIS.
• Further information (including how to access referral
template)

SASP Health Coaches
• Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) currently
provide health coaches across four PCNS: Bridgwater, North
Sedgemoor, West Somerset and Yeovil.
• For practices in these areas: “Our SASP Health and
Wellbeing Coaching service supports people with long term
conditions to access physical activity in order to promote and
protect their health. If you are living with a long-term health
condition, or just ready to take control of your health, our
team of Health and Wellbeing Coaches can give you the
support you need to make healthy changes to your lifestyle.”
• Patients can self refer via the SASP website:

Diabetes Prevention Programme:
• Open to patients aged 18 years and over with HbA1C
between 42-47 mmol/mol (6.0-6.4%) or Fasting Plasma
Glucose between 5.5-6.9 mmol/l within the last 12 months.
• To refer an individual to NDPP, please ensure they meet the
eligibility criteria then complete the referral form which is
embedded into EMIS and send it to
scwcsu.somerset@nhs.net. A word version is also available
below.
• NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme in Somerset

General lifestyle advice and guidance for patients:
• https://patientwebinars.co.uk/condition/weight-management/
• https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
We are aware there are gaps in the above options for tier 2 services
and are reviewing the scope to increase and expand service
provision, and so anticipate further options to be added in future