What we are trying to achieve
Our Vision
Our vision is to build an East of Scotland where we eat well, have a healthy weight, and are physically active, therefore reducing Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Our Aims
- To reduce the number of people developing T2D across the East of Scotland
- To support remission of T2D through evidence-based intervention programmes
- To ensure that the East of Scotland is a place where eating a healthy diet and being as active as possible is achievable for everyone
- To empower people and reduce barriers to making healthy choices and adopting healthy behaviours
Our Priorities
- Early intervention
- Prevention
- Innovation, awareness and good practice
- Evidence base for future
- Sustainable regional way of working
Our Principles
- Reducing health inequalities
- Collective leadership and partnerships
- Co-production
- Person centered approaches
- Being sensitive to stigma and discrimination
Timeline
