Eastern
Around 209,000 people in the Eastern Region have been diagnosed with diabetes and many more may have the condition but not know it.
The role of Diabetes UK's regional offices is to influence healthcare provision and improve services for people with diabetes at a local level, together with raising awareness and funds for diabetes and Diabetes UK.
What we are doing in the Eastern Region
- We are raising awareness of diabetes and Diabetes UK in the region.
- We are encouraging people with diabetes to have a say in their care.
- We work in partnership with local healthcare professionals and local health service providers to promote the continual improvement in service for all people with diabetes.
- We work with local voluntary groups across the Eastern region.
- We support volunteers who are active across the region.
- We raise funds for vital research projects by running fundraising events and working with local companies and organisations.