Who we work with
We collaborate with a wide range of internal and external partners. We work with universities (Cambridge University, Loughborough University), sports teams and community organisations (Leicester City Football Club) as well as other teams within University Hospitals of Leicester (Clinical Diabetes team, Kidney Lifestyle team).
Testimonials
“Healthy Goals has really made me think about my lifestyle and how to make healthier choices.”
“Excellent programme with great information. Supportive group and a chance to make new friends.”
“I was diagnosed in March 2020 with no help because of lockdown. MyDESMOND has helped me learn a lot about diabetes and helped me to understand more.”
“I learned about portion control and the importance of regular exercise and how to exercise my whole body safely. I also learned about staying healthy with conditions - even though they didn't affect me at the time, they could in the future.”
Feedback from partner organisations
Jennifer Brown, DIAMONDS Programme Manager, Research Fellow, Mental Health and Addiction Research Group, Department of Health Sciences. Collaborating with the IMPACT team for the DIAMONDS research programme:
“The IMPACT team at LDC has been instrumental in developing and delivering a bespoke training programme for the DIAMONDS Research Programme. Our combined expertise has allowed us to produce a training package and intervention materials for Coaches to work with individuals who have type 2 diabetes and severe mental illness.
Feasibility testing has confirmed the acceptability of the training and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the IMPACT team for the DIAMONDS randomised control trial, which will test the clinical and cost effectiveness of our intervention.
In addition, the IMPACT team are leading the intervention fidelity assessment for the DIAMONDS Programme which will allow an in-depth interpretation of the trial findings in context.”
Dr Sachdev and Dr Subbarayan, Consultants in Paediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, CEW clinic Leads, East Midlands. Collaborating with the IMPACT team for the iCAN programme:
“We have been working with the Leicester Diabetes Centre IMPACT team to develop the ‘iCAN live healthily’ structured education programme for the CEW clinics (complications due to excess weight clinic) for children and young people living with severe obesity.
The team have been knowledgeable, helpful, prompt and responsive to requests and it has been a pleasure to work with them.
The first iteration of the programme has been delivered to a group of 10-12 young people and we are looking forward to working with the iCAN team to amend the programme further following feedback from the young people and health care professionals.”
Pupils from Hazel Community and Taylor Road Primary School marking the end of the United Leicester programme with a celebratory event at Leicester Tigers’ Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium.
United Leicester aims at tackling type 2 diabetes by supporting children and their families to live healthier lifestyles.
Matt Bray – Health & Well-Being Manager, Leicester City in the Community (LCitC). Collaborating with the IMPACT team for United Leicester project:
“Working in close partnership with the Leicester Diabetes Centre has enabled Leicester City in the Community to make a positive contribution towards shared objectives of improving the physical and mental health of residents across the city.
The staff team have a friendly and proactive approach, which has enabled a number of pilot projects to be developed and upscaled, including Healthy Goals and United Leicester. The team’s continuing professional development and training is also excellent, enabling our coaches to be upskilled and deliver health interventions in areas of highest need within the city.”