Diabetes and obesity cases in the UK are rising rapidly, putting increasing pressure on health and care services. But supported digital self-management tools are delivering measurable results, helping patients lose weight, increase physical activity, and in many cases, achieve remission, writes Keren Miller, Clinical Lead Dietitian for Diabetes and Diabetes Remission at Oviva.

The move sees Wigan Council join a growing number of local authorities aiming to better support unpaid carers through accessible, round-the-clock digital tools and resources.

Dr Naomi Chinn, Clinical Diabetes Lead at NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB, sat down with PPP to discuss her advocacy of community-based diabetes care, its positive impact on both patients and the workforce, and the role of integrated neighbourhood teams, collaboration and networking.

At a recent dinner hosted by Public Policy Projects and HealthPathways, senior NHS executives and leaders gathered to reflect on one of the most urgent challenges in health and care today: how to deliver a meaningful ‘left shift’ – moving care out of hospitals and into community settings, as outlined in the forthcoming 10-Year Health Plan. The conversation offered a candid look at the structural barriers that continue to impede progress, while also spotlighting the leadership, collaboration, and bold action required to overcome them.