Shropshire Community Adult Diabetes Structured Education

27/03/2026

27/03/2026

Exciting News! Our X-PERT Diabetes eBook is Now Available!
Take control of your health with our trusted X-PERT Diabetes Prevention & Management Handbook — now available as an instant download for just £9.99.

✅ Expert guidance on diabetes prevention & management
✅ Easy-to-follow lifestyle advice
✅ Backed by research and trusted by healthcare professionals

Empower yourself with the knowledge to make lasting lifestyle changes.
👉 Get your copy today: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FY6J3P53

27/03/2026

🍽️ New Recipe Alert: Mediterranean Creamy Fajita Chicken Orzo!

Looking for a quick, one-pan dinner that packs big flavour? Our latest recipe is just that! Tender chicken, sweet peppers, and perfectly cooked orzo come together in a creamy, cheesy fajita-style dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes.

✨ Highlights:
Serves 2 | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 30 min
Cost: only £2.75 per serving
High protein & full of flavour!

Ready to try it? Visit our Participant Forum for the full recipe and step-by-step guide: www.xperthealth.org.uk/forums

12/03/2026

X-PERT Health: Here for you on your GLP-1 journey!

Are you using a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide?
Pairing your treatment with the right lifestyle choices can make all the difference to your energy, strength, and long-term health.

Our FREE leaflet “GLP-1s and Lifestyle: What I Need To Know” is packed with practical advice to help you feel your best. Because your health journey is about more than just medication — it’s about feeling confident, informed, and empowered every step of the way.

Download your free guide today - visit our website:
www.xperthealth.org.uk/articles-and-evidence/what-i-need-to-know

05/03/2026

Updates to your Participant Forum - coming soon.

We’re currently making some exciting improvements to your Participant Forum, designed to make it easier and more engaging for you to:

🔸Connect with other participants
🔸Ask questions and offer support
🔸Share experiences along your health improvement journey

You’ll still be able to log in using your existing details, though the forum will have a refreshed look and feel.
Once a question is posted, you’ll receive a notification when someone is asking for help — making it easier to jump in and support one another.

We’ll also soon be inviting you to submit your real, everyday recipes to feature inside the forum — the meals you actually cook, not just save.

We’re looking for:
Low-carb or healthier swaps
Family favourites everyone enjoys
Quick, reliable weeknight meals

If your recipe is selected, we’ll:
✨ Add it to the forum
✨ Share it with the wider community
✨ Calculate nutrition information per serving

No professional photography required — just clear, honest food that people really eat.

We’ll keep you informed as we get closer to launch.

06/02/2026

FREEBIES...
Our “What I Need to Know” leaflets cut through confusion around diabetes, weight, sleep, stress, carbs, fats, and more — with clear, practical guidance you can download and share today.

👉 www.xperthealth.org.uk/articles-and-evidence/what-i-need-to-know

16/01/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Jan Stuart – X-PERT Educator of the Year 2025.
We are delighted to announce Jan Stuart from Shropshire Community Health as the 1st place winner of the X-PERT Educator of the Year Award 2025.

Jan stood out among nine exceptional nominees thanks to an outstanding nomination that highlighted how she consistently goes above and beyond for her participants. This was further supported by excellent audit data across a wide range of performance metrics, demonstrating real, measurable impact.

Beyond the data, Jan has shown a long-standing commitment to championing X-PERT programmes in Shropshire, keeping services running despite significant challenges. Her continued engagement with X-PERT events, updates, and feedback has helped shape and strengthen our resources and services over time.

A truly well-deserved recognition for an exceptional educator.
👏 Congratulations, Jan!

07/11/2025

Did you know that your gut and brain are connected?

Emerging research suggests that a healthy gut microbiome may support brain health and prevent dementia. Eating plenty of plant foods can help feed “good” bacteria in the gut.

While there is no single food that can prevent dementia, a healthy, varied diet can support both gut and brain.

Learn more: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/health-conditions/diet-and-dementia/

Dementia UK, Alzheimer's Society, Carers UK, Alzheimer's Society