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Patient update

MenACWY vaccine is given to young people at school in year 9, with catch ups until year 11. The vaccine can be offered in primary care from the age of 14, opportunistically or upon request to anyone who missed it at school, up until the age of 25. No additional boosters are recommended. Please check your immunisation record and if you have not received this vaccine please book an appointment with the nurse at the practice – Request an appointment with a nurse or healthcare assistant – Surrey Lodge Group Practice

The Men B vaccine is not offered to teenagers/young people under the national immunisation programme, unless you are in an “at risk” group (from 2 years of age who are at increased risk of invasive meningococcal infection with asplenia, splenic dysfunction or complement disorders (including those on, or to commence, complement inhibitor treatment such as eculizumab)). There is currently no recommendation for any additional Men B vaccinations for young people.

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NHS Healthy Living Programme

NHS Healthy Living online education programme for people living with type 2 diabetes

Healthy Living is a free online programme, available to people living with type 2 diabetes, that provides support to manage their condition.

Available to people aged over 18, including carers and family members, the service accepts self-referrals by visiting www.HealthyLiving.nhs.uk.

The programme has been proven to help reduce blood glucose and BMI, and to increase people’s confidence in managing their diabetes.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is ‘Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes’?

Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes (or Healthy Living for short) is a free online service designed to help you learn more about type 2 diabetes. Healthy Living has been clinically proven and can help you improve your health and live well with type 2 diabetes.

Q. Who is the programme for?

A. Anyone over the age of 18, living in England with type 2 diabetes, no matter when you were diagnosed. If you care for someone living with type 2 diabetes, you can sign up too.

Q. How can Healthy Living help me?

A. Healthy Living provides knowledge and information so that you can:

  • feel confident in managing your type 2 diabetes
  • reduce diabetes-related distress
  • improve your health and wellbeing
  • achieve and maintain a healthy weight
  • feel motivated to continue making healthy lifestyle choices

Q. How can I join the programme?

To join the Healthy Living programme visit the website at www.healthyliving.nhs.uk or scan the QR code below with your mobile phone. Once you have completed the registration questions on the homepage, Healthy Living will send you an email so you can activate your account. If you care for someone living with type 2 diabetes, you can sign up too.

Q. How do I use the programme?

A. Login to the programme at www.healthyliving.nhs.uk using a web browser on a desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone and find information, quizzes and more under the ‘Learn’ section. Starting off with the key essentials about type 2 diabetes, you will unlock more content as you progress through the articles. Aim for bite-sized sessions on a regular basis, so you can take time to put your learning into practice and form new habits.

Page published: 4 November 2024
Last updated: 4 November 2024