Training and events
Diabetes UK Eastern volunteers
To help you get more out of your volunteering, Diabetes UK has put together a training and events programme for volunteers across the UK. Whether you are a local campaigner or a user rep, a fundraiser or involved in running a voluntary group, or if you're new to volunteering, there's something here for you.
The programme builds on previous training and events, so if you've been to one of Diabetes UK's events or training sessions before, this programme offers an opportunity to learn more. All events will also be suitable for people who are new to volunteering or who have never been to a Diabetes UK training event before.
All events give the chance for networking and learning from each other, as well as sharing experiences of making a difference to people with diabetes through volunteering. You are welcome to attend any of the events in the country, not just those held in your region.
We look forward to seeing you - our 2008 training and events programme will be published here soon.
2008 programme ... coming soon
Training days open to all
This training will equip you with the skills you need to make sure that children who attend your events are safe. The training explains the Diabetes UK safeguarding guidelines and gives you practical and simple tips about how you can implement the guidelines within your group.
The day also offers an opportunity to share ideas on other issues with other groups working with children.
- Contact
- Volunteer Development team
- Email
- volunteering@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1029
Training days in all regions and nations
Networking days provide the opportunity for you to get together to share ideas, experiences and local news on diabetes with other volunteers in your area.
You will also find out about regional activities, and be able to participate in training sessions to help you in your volunteering for Diabetes UK. These events are free to attend.
- Contact
- Volunteer Development team
- Email
- volunteering@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1029
Training days open to all
Are you often invited to give talks about diabetes to local groups in your area such as Community organisations, the Women’s Institute or Rotary Club?
Would you be interested in getting involved in promoting Diabetes UK? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions then this training is for you.
- Contact
- Volunteer Development team
- Email
- volunteering@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1029
Training days in Central London, Nottingham, Bristol and York
How your experiences can make services better.
This training covers the different ways you can get involved to influence diabetes services, how your involvement can have the maximum impact and the new Local Involvement Networks (LINks).
- Contact
- Volunteer Development team
- Email
- volunteering@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1029
Training days in Central London and Leeds
Parents care passionately about the services and care their children receive. This training day will allow parents to meet other like-minded people to explore issues affecting children with diabetes and discuss various ways of influencing to improve services.
- Contact
- Volunteer Development team
- Email
- volunteering@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1029
Training days in Preston, Newcastle, Central London and West Birmingham
This training day will help you gain an understanding of the NHS and the latest developments that impact on diabetes services.
The NHS has changed significantly in recent years and the Government has announced a lot of new policies, which can be confusing for people trying to influence local services.
- Contact
- Volunteer Development team
- Email
- volunteering@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1029
Training days open to all
Diabetes, Diagnosis, Discussion (3D) - learning new skills to help you run discussion groups with people with diabetes in your area about the emotional aspects of living with diabetes.
3D for young people 18–30 - be among the first to learn some practical new skills while meeting and supporting other young people with diabetes - skills which can also help you in your studies, work and social life and skills which can enhance your CV.
- Contact
- Volunteer Development team
- Email
- volunteering@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1029