Diabetes UK South West and South Central

We have support groups set up across the south west and south central regions for both adults, and children and families. They're a safe and friendly space for people to come together to share experiences and advice with each other: orlo.uk/fT5sU #DiabetesSWSC

Find out more about the different volunteering opportunities available: diabetes.org.uk/volunteeringsw… #DiabetesSWSC #Volunteering #Volunteer #Charity #Diabetes

Our volunteers get the word out about diabetes in lots of different ways, from speaking publicly about their own experiences, to handing out vital health information at community events.

A huge thank you to our Community Champions from Reading and Slough, who came together last weekend to discuss awareness raising activities over the next few months.

If you live in Aylesbury or the surrounding area, we have a Together Type 1 event coming up on 19th September. Find out more and register for the free event. Places are given on a first come first serve basis: tinyurl.com/bpwcct5w #DiabetesSWSC #TogetherType1 #Aylesbury

It's vital that our work helps everyone with diabetes, and we're committed to hearing from a wide range of people. Share your thoughts in our Diabetes Inclusive Community Engagement (DICE) group survey by scanning the QR code below or following the link👉diabetes.org.uk/forms/DICE

Thank you Lilly for your fundraising efforts and for all that you do to support other children and young people through the Together Type 1 programme. #TogetherType1 #Diabetes #DiabetesSWSC #Fundraising #Skydive

She said: “If throwing myself out of a plane to raise money is what I need to do to help support diabetes research, then that’s what I’ll do!”

Shout out to Lilly, one of our Young Leaders for the Together Type 1 programme. In a few weeks, she’ll be doing a skydive to raise money for @DiabetesUK! Whilst Lilly knows this won’t be an easy challenge, she said nothing is as hard as living day in day out with diabetes.

We’re running a survey to understand what kind of experience women have had when they’re diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The insights have been fascinating and will help local NHS teams understand ways to improve care. tinyurl.com/4hb8hya5 #DiabetesSWSC

The Tree of Life workshop is coming to Salisbury! Aimed at 11 – 15-year-olds living with type 1, the event aims to empower children to feel more confident in managing life with type 1 diabetes. Sign up for the free event: tinyurl.com/5dzepzw8 #DiabetesSWSC #Salisbury

We know that a diabetes diagnosis can feel incredibly overwhelming. Our Learning Zone is here to support you to discover more about the condition. tinyurl.com/3xw2jw52 #Diabetes #DiabetesSWSC #Health #Type1 #Type2

Calling all Isle of Wight residents! We have two Together Type 1 events coming up on 15th August. Places are given on a first come first serve basis. Find out more and register: orlo.uk/ACxP4 #IsleofWight #Events #Health #Type1Diabetes

Our Young Leaders have written moving letters to their diabetes, sharing their innermost thoughts and feelings about what it’s like to live with the condition: tinyurl.com/m876j8t4 What would you say in a letter to your diabetes? Comment below 👇 #TogetherType1 #Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes in young adults is known to be more aggressive than in older adults. This e-learning module for healthcare professionals aims to enhance care for children and young people with type 2 diabetes 👉tinyurl.com/bdfx3pzb #DiabetesSWSC #Type2 #YoungPeople #Health

Local Young Leader Felicity recently completed @DofE. She explains why other young people living with diabetes shouldn’t let the condition stand in the way of exciting challenges and activities. orlo.uk/ZLySY #TogetherType1 #Type1 #Diabetes #DiabetesSWSC #DofE

🚨NEW EVENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS🚨 Together Type 1: Embedding Lived Experience into Transition Services. 📅 Thursday, 18 July 2024 🕗 10am to 12 noon 📍 Zoom 🎫 FREE 🔗 Learn more and register: orlo.uk/9oYJD @DUK_research @DiabetesUK

Healthcare professional event: ACT NOW to Save Feet - Working towards Zero All Preventable (ZAP) Amputations 📅 Wednesday, 10 July 2024 🕗 12.30 to 2pm 📍 Zoom 🎫 FREE 🔗 Learn more and register here: orlo.uk/c6eIn #footcare #feet #foot #foothealth #diabetes

Calling all 11 – 15-year-olds living with type 1 in Bristol and the surrounding areas! On 6th August we’re hosting a workshop to help empower children to feel more confident in managing life with type 1 diabetes. Sign up for the free event: orlo.uk/oYe3j #DiabetesSWSC

We’re running a survey to understand what kind of experience women have when they're diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It's open to women who’ve had gestational in the last 10 years, and responses are anonymised: orlo.uk/mdh3t #DiabetesSWSC #GestationalDiabetes

In celebration of Diabetes Week, the south west and south central team, partners and volunteers were busy supporting hundreds of people across the region. tinyurl.com/yuzfpncu #DiabetesSWSC #Diabetes #DiabetesAwareness #Health