Welcome
Welcome to the first edition of Involve, Diabetes UK’s newsletter for volunteers.
We have started Involve to keep you up to date with everything that is happening at Diabetes UK and for you to hear about the great work that other volunteers are doing. Each edition includes news and stories from your nation or region so you can find out more about what is happening in your local area. There will be also be news from our Policy and Research teams so that you are up to date on our current work.
In this issue, we feature our new Peer Support scheme, which was launched earlier this year, and provides a new way for people living with diabetes to talk to someone who understands. We find out how volunteers have been using the 15 Healthcare Essentials checklist to make sure that everyone with diabetes is receiving the care they need, and we go behind the scenes of our Roadshow project to find out how we get our vans on the road.
This is your newsletter and we want to hear from you! If you have a question to ask, a story to tell or a picture to share, please send them to the Diabetes UK Volunteer Development Team.
Happy reading!
Helen Johnston
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Or read the articles online:
- Peer Support Kerry Hesketh, a Peer Support Volunteer, and Ruth Wilson, the Project Manager, explains why the new Diabetes UK Peer Support service is crucial for people living with diabetes.
- 15 Healthcare essentials It has been six months since we launched the 15 Healthcare Essentials campaign find out how some volunteers have used it, and get some ideas for how you can use the checklist in your volunteering.
- Ask Sam Do you have any suggestions to help a voluntary group increase the number of people coming to their meetings? Or do you have a burning question about your volunteering you would like some help with?
- Our Roadshow Journey Go behind the scenes to find out how we get our Healthy Lifestyle Roadshow to 95 towns and cities in 2012
- The secret whist drivesA few weeks ago Diabetes UK received an unexpected phone call to tell us that a £10,000 cheque was on it’s way. Find out how it was raised and what happened next…
- Policy Update Find out about the recent changes the DVLA has to the rules for assessing the fitness to drive for people with diabetes, and what Diabetes UK is doing about it.
- Research Update Opening the door to new therapies for Type 2; a new learning tool helps young people with Type 1; and some of the other awards we have made recently.
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Tell us your news!
If you would like to contribute to the next issue of Involve, we’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you’ve been up to and what your future plans are. You can send us you text and photos online:
You can send us you text and photos via the Your Stories page, email volunteering@diabetes.org.uk or phone 020 7424 1000.
How do I recieve a copy of Involve?
Involve is sent to all Diabetes UK volunteers. If you are a volunteer with Diabetes UK and you have not recieved a copy, please get in touch with the Volunteer Development Team by email volunteering@diabetes.org.uk or phone 020 7424 1000.
Is Involve available in alternative formats?
Involve is sent to all Diabetes UK volunteers by email. If you don't use email we will post you a copy. It is also available in large print and audio versions. If you would like to recieve Involve in a different format, please contact the Volunteer Development Team by email volunteering@diabetes.org.uk or phone 020 7424 1000.