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Why become a user representative?

There are many reasons why you may want to become a service user representative, including:

  •  You get the chance to influence how local services are delivered and to ensure that they are organised in a way that suits and benefits all people with diabetes.
  • You are an advocate for people with diabetes and you can learn new knowledge and skills that might help you in other parts of your life.
  • People with diabetes often see it as an opportunity to give something back for the care they have received.
  • You get the chance to meet other people with diabetes.