The Health Peers Programme is part of the efforts to fight the War on Diabetes. Volunteers, known as Health Peers, will provide peer support to residents by creating more awareness on diabetes and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. 

If you would like to be supported by a volunteer or support others to lead a healthier lifestyle, please contact us at healthpeers@nuhs.edu.sg. 

​The Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme is a six-week programme originally developed by Stanford University, USA to help people manage their chronic conditions. The programme is designed for those with one or more chronic conditions or those who are caring for patients with chronic conditions. Conducted by our Allied Health Professionals, the programme runs for 2 to 2.5 hours weekly.

Participants will learn:

• Symptom(s) management
• Nutrition and exercise
  
• Communication skills
• Relaxation techniques
• Medication usage
  
• Self-management goals
• Goal setting and problem solving