Chronic Disease Management

Chronic or Long Term Conditions are those that cannot, at present, be cured, but people living with these conditions can be supported to maintain a good quality of life.

Many people might be living with more than one long term condition.

Project Food Cooking with Diabetes courses

Following the extremely successful delivery of their previous Cooking with Diabetes course, we’re delighted to learn that Project Foodwill be starting their next FREE course soon.

Cooking with Diabetes is a supportive, practical cooking course for people living with or affected by pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Please note that this course is no longer a drop‑in – places must be booked in advance.  This course is ideal for individuals who would benefit from building confidence in the kitchen, learning how to prepare balanced meals, and developing sustainable, healthy eating habits in a supportive environment.

Topics will include:

  •  Understanding Type 2 Diabetes & Healthy Cooking Basics
  • Building Balanced Meals
  • Low‑Carbohydrate & Heart‑Healthy Cooking
  • Meal Planning & Batch Cooking
  • Creating Long‑Term Healthy Habits

Course details:

  • Where: Axminster Hospital Kitchens, Chard Street, Axminster, EX13 5DU
  • When:  starts Thursday 4th June 2026 10am – 12:30pm

How to book:

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Patient resources for Diabetes or pre-Diabetes

The Jurassic Coast PCN Social Prescribing team have collated a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful if you are living with diabetes or are at risk (pre-diabetes).

To view these, please visit the Jurassic Coast PCN website using this link>>

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Non-medical support

While your GP will continue to support your ongoing health conditions, often taking care of your health involves more than just medicine.

Our Care Coordinators focus on personalised care and concentrate on what matters to you by getting to know you and your personal situation.  A Care Coordinator can support you in navigating the health system and accessing additional local support and services.

This service is for you if:

  • You are over 18
  • You need help finding your way around different health, social care and support services
  • You have one or more long term conditions

Find out more and how to get referred for Personalised Care Coordinator support by downloading and viewing this leaflet>>

Social Prescribing Resources

Social Prescribers from the Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network (PCN) work alongside us to provide extra time, a listening ear, and practical support to help you live a healthier, happier life.

The Social Prescribing team have collated a library of trusted local and national services related to Long Term Conditions.

View the Resource Library here.

Page last reviewed: 16 May 2026
Page created: 30 March 2021