Help (??) From Nhs local surgery?

[MrsA2]

Today, 7 months after my last Hba1c of 42
I have received a text from my local surgery saying my blood sugar levels show Pre-diabetes and to phone or go to a website for help. (That's not news to me, was first diabetic in 2020, managing it myself since)

Healthier You | Diabetes Prevention Programme

Healthier You: The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, which helps local residents be aware of the signs and symptoms of diabetes to aid in prevention.

preventing-diabetes.co.uk

So, being good and compliant I did.

First up was a risk score.
I scored 14/47
Screen says I'm eligible for a course (even though next screen says access is for 16 and above)

But, I've nothing better to do so I played along.

Next it tells me courses available in certain regions...
But not mine!

So why a text in the first place? I assume the surgery knows what area we are in, and that courses aren't available here? Or maybe I'm assuming too much?

Answers on postcard please, but only of you've got as much time to waste as I have

 

[Antje77]

 

[jessj]

Haven't got a postcard handy, but it was a good distraction for you for a wee while.

 

[AndBreathe]

Lucky you didn't receive the one I was sent on lipids then, or you would urgently need one for blood pressure.

 

[aylalake]

The cost of these useless communications could fund a fair few Type 2s with meters and strips.

 

[jjraak]

One word .

Skynet.



Don't believe the hype.

It's cunning plan is to erase us with frustration at the endless waste of our precious time it now steals.

Don't say you weren't warned.

 

[KennyA]

The process is probably entirely automated. And remember, IT systems are purchased by the government on the basis of which one is cheapest. And there is zero chance that anyone making decisions is able to evaluate whether the software is any good.

 

[Keith Saunders]

Fujitsu....

 

[Outlier]

Bless you.

Sorry - I'll get my coat -