Children's support holidays

A Diabetes UK support holiday is packed with fun activities and adventure. It also offers a unique opportunity to be among people who understand. For many, it is the first step to managing their own diabetes.

Developing a positive attitude and establishing self-confidence in the management of diabetes is a key objective of the holidays.

Although Diabetes UK caters for a large age range, children are put into groups with people of a similar age. Younger children are not with teenagers and each have a specific programme catered for their age group.

We check all our venues and ensure that, where appropriate, each centre is accredited by the nationally recognised authority (AALA) and are also approved by Diabetes UK. All holiday sites have qualified staff and instructors who are very aware of the needs of children/teenagers with diabetes. Meals are planned to meet the variety of needs of everyone and the programme schedule is planned to develop your child’s understanding of their diabetes whilst having fun.

Doctors, nurses and dietitians provide daily supervision of your child’s diabetes management. Many of the staff have diabetes themselves and attended Diabetes UK events during their own childhood. Through example, they serve as role models for a healthy and happy life.

Children's support holidays take place across the UK during the summer - see below for dates and locations. If you have any queries, please call 020 7424 1000 and ask for the Care Events team.

Forthcoming events

Children's support holiday 2010 - Abernethy

17 to 24 July 2010

Abernethy
Scotland

For children aged 7 to 11 years old.

Contact
Care Events team
Email
careevents@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
020 7424 1000

Children's support holiday 2010 - Northern Ireland

Saturday 17 to Tuesday 20 July 2010

Newcastle
Co Down

For children aged 7 to 11 years old.

Contact
Care Events team
Email
n.ireland@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
028 9066 6646

Children's support holiday 2010 - Marchants Hill

31 July to 7 August 2010

Marchants Hill
Surrey

For children aged 11 to 15 years old.

Contact
Care Events team
Email
careevents@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
020 7424 1000

Youth holiday 2010 - Northern Ireland

Saturday 7 to Friday 13 August 2010

Newcastle
Co Down

For children aged 12 to 17 years old.

Contact
Care Events team
Email
n.Ireland@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
028 9066 6646

Children's support holiday 2010 - Calshot

7 to 14 August 2010

Calshot
Southampton

For children aged 7 to 10 years old.

Contact
Care Events team
Email
careevents@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
020 7424 1000

Children's support holiday 2010 - Center Parcs

14 to 20 August 2010

Center Parcs
Cumbria

For children aged 16 to 18 years old.

Contact
Care Events team
Email
careevents@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
020 7424 1000

Children's support holiday 2010 - Giggleswick

21 to 28 August 2010

Giggleswick
North Yorkshire

For children aged 7 to 15 years old.

Contact
Care Events team
Email
careevents@diabetes.org.uk
Phone
020 7424 1000