Lifestyle programs run by Pharmacies?

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So finally had new hba1c following COVID hibernation, and it gone back up from 44 to 56.. thought had it under control.

Wierd thing when the doctor rang (think his a paramedic supporting the practice) he said my pharmacy would ring to discuss, he mentioned lifestyle changes.

Anyone else had such an invite, have GPs lost practice nurses who used to do such things.

Waiting for call, just wondering what's going on, part of privatisation of NHS?

 

[Bruce Stephens]

Waiting for call, just wondering what's going on, part of privatisation of NHS?

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2022/01/new-weight-loss-support-on-the-high-street/ says

All 11,000 pharmacies in England have a trained Healthy Living Champion who provides health information and signposts patients to relevant health services to enable them to live healthier lifestyles.​

That's specifically about weight loss things but it looks like it may be broader than that.

 

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Thanks that kind of makes more sense