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Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
This resource sheet includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful if you are living with diabetes or are at risk (pre-diabetes).
Last updated: July 2025.
Support
General information and advice
Prevention and lifestyle support
Social Prescribing Exercise Support
Contact the Social Prescribing team for local activity options tailored to your needs.
- Telephone: 020 3808 9807
- Contact us via a secure online form
Exercise on Prescription
A 12-week reduced membership is available at:
- Bridport Leisure Centre: pick up a form at reception, complete and return for an induction
- Axminster and Seaton: Ask your GP or Social Prescribing for a referral
- Dorchester 1610: Contact Social Prescribing for details
Health Walks
Free, friendly guided walks across Dorset for all fitness levels. Regularly in Bridport and Lyme Regis.
Local support
Social Prescribing Exercise Support
Contact the Social Prescribing team for local activity options tailored to your needs.
- Telephone: 020 3808 9807
- Contact us via a secure online form
Exercise on Prescription
A 12-week reduced membership is available at:
- Bridport Leisure Centre: pick up a form at reception, complete and return for an induction
- Axminster and Seaton: Ask your GP or Social Prescribing for a referral
- Dorchester 1610: Contact Social Prescribing for details
Health Walks
Free, friendly guided walks across Dorset for all fitness levels. Regularly in Bridport and Lyme Regis.
Exercise and physical activity
Social Prescribing Exercise Support
Contact the Social Prescribing team for local activity options tailored to your needs.
- Telephone: 020 3808 9807
- Contact us via a secure online form
Exercise on Prescription
A 12-week reduced membership is available at:
- Bridport Leisure Centre: pick up a form at reception, complete and return for an induction
- Axminster and Seaton: Ask your GP or Social Prescribing for a referral
- Dorchester 1610: Contact Social Prescribing for details
Health Walks
Free, friendly guided walks across Dorset for all fitness levels. Regularly in Bridport and Lyme Regis.
Useful media and books
Further information
While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.
If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form or call the PCN Admin Team on 020 3808 9807 and tell us about your support offering.