Professionals
The Cuppa Squad charity was established (as Steps to Your Healthy Future) in 2017 after extensive trialling to ensure it was fit for purpose. Its mission is to promote the best health of people living with or at risk of developing long-term health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and obesity.
For those with such conditions, the limited opportunity to share worries and experiences with those who face similar health challenges can be a major hurdle. Cuppa Squad creates mutually supportive groups within the community, overcoming loneliness while providing practical advice to individuals on how to improve their health and wellbeing.
Pandemic restrictions have spurred the development of online (Zoom) sessions to complement our monthly programme of face-to-face sessions held in the community. Our online support will continue to increase, enabling us to reach individuals who can’t easily get to physical venues.
In addition to regular monthly sessions and talks, we also develop educational courses which cover topics in greater depth. Examples include Travelling with Diabetes, The Mechanics of Digestion and Developing Stress Resilience.
Cuppa Squad’s reach continues to grow and, in addition to our established groups, we are beginning to provide support for a younger cohort of individuals living with type one diabetes.
If you are a healthcare professional or social prescriber and would like to know more about our services, please contact us on 0300 4 66 66 66 and we’ll be delighted to assist.