PLACES are available on a course that will help people manage Type 2 diabetes.

The primary care psychology service runs a course that aims to help people understand more about the condition and teach techniques that help people to better manage it.

The free course is run by a diabetes nurse and a member of the psychology team. Attdendees need to be registered with a GP in Swindon or Wiltshire.

The course begins on Wednesday from 1-3pm and runs for five weeks. The sessions will take place at the Primary Care Psychology Service, on the second floor of Old Town GP surgery.

To book, log on to lift.awp.nhs.uk or call 01793 835710.