EMPOWER
Take control of your health
EMPOWER Type 2 is a free education programme for people living with type 2 diabetes, delivered by Spirit Health on behalf of the local NHS.
The course helps you understand type 2 diabetes, how it affects your body, and small achievable changes to food and everyday life.
Choose online or a local venue. Daytime, evening, and weekend options are available — on your own or in a small group.
Course formats
EMPOWER Local
Face-to-face group session in a local venue.
EMPOWER Video
Online group session by video.
EMPOWER Digital
Online course in your own time (subject to local availability).
What people say
"It was a very interesting programme, the instructors were very good and explained everything in an easy way – I would recommend people go to the class!"
Paul
"It's nice to know people can receive help for diabetes in a friendly and helpful way."
Pushpa
"I would like to say what a fantastic thing that these meetings are. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 2 years ago and believed that I didn't have a clue what it meant or how I managed it until today."
Selina
"I just wanted to say a big thank you to the whole EMPOWER team. I've been really worried about my newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. But today's course has given me some fantastic knowledge and I feel a little easier now on how to get started. Thank you — you really have made a difference."
Sherry
Content adapted from empower-diabetes.co.uk.