Gloucestershire NHS Community Diabetes Service

11/03/2026

Ready to quit smoking? Today is National No Smoking day.

Quitting smoking is easier when you have a plan and the right support. Many people try to quit with willpower alone, but going cold turkey can be tough.

By preparing ahead and using stop-smoking products or getting expert help, you can really boost your chances of quitting for good.

Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire offer a 12 week programme https://hlsglos.org/stop-smoking/

08/03/2026

Happy international women’s day

05/03/2026

🥤 Care Home Staff!
Join our 🖥️ webinar on food fortification & using the new Project Milkshake resources as part of ✅NHS GGC MUST Step 5 pathway
📅 Tue 17th March
🕑 14:00–15:15 GMT
🌐 Online
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05/03/2026

Exercise self-restraint when eating during !
🔵Pace yourself when eating. You will enjoy your meals more and keep your body healthy.
🔵Hydrate with 8–10 cups of water.
🔵Avoid fried and processed foods.




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02/03/2026

Stay active during , especially in the evenings.

Doing light to moderate exercises for just 30 minutes a day, such as walking or cycling, can make a difference.

02/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Who is most at risk of having ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer is most common in women over 50, particularly those who have gone through menopause. However, it can also affect younger women.

Risk factors include having a family history of ovarian or breast cancer, certain genetic mutations, and never having been pregnant.

More information available here https://ovarian.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/

01/03/2026

01/03/2026

Happy St. David's Day!

What better way to celebrate than a cheesy leek recipe from BBC Food

Cheesy leeks are great as a side dish for roast chicken – especially if you are serving vegetarians as well as meat eaters.

27/02/2026

When we say coking from scratch this could be as simple as a medium sized jacket potato cooked in the microwave with 1/2 tin tuna and a handful of cooked frozen peas or sweetcorn!

Here's another simple fish dish using wholewheat spaghetti and a tin of sardines!

This quick pasta dish is an easy to prepare dish giving you a taste of the heart healthy Mediterranean diet.

27/02/2026

Cooking more from scratch can be daunting but there are lots of tips, tricks and ideas to make cooking from scratch easier here is a budget friendly weeks worth of meals from British Heart Foundation

Try this 7-day affordable healthy meal plan created by BHF Senior Dietitian Tracy Parker. Get a week of recipes for £29 per person.

26/02/2026

This week has been Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Beat Eating disorders has a great website with lots of information and resources to raise awareness and tools to help you and your community.

This Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 we are raising awareness about the important role Community plays in helping someone feel supported.

26/02/2026

Better nutrition doesn’t always require big changes. 🥜

Simple swaps with & can help boost fibre, healthy fats, vitamins & minerals while keeping meals enjoyable.