About us
Diabetes UK Scotland is dedicated to putting the interests of people with diabetes first, through the best in campaigning, research and care.
What we are doing in Scotland:
- We provide support and information to people with diabetes, their families and friends, and healthcare profesionals.
- We are working with the Scottish Parliament to promote the continual improvement in services for people with diabetes of all ages. See Campaigning and raising awareness.
- We are working with voluntary groups across Scotland, who offer help, support and understanding to people with diabetes and those close to them. For contact details of your nearest voluntary group and how you can get involved contact us.
- We organise conferences for people with diabetes and their carers, as well as for healthcare professionals. For details of these events contact us.
- We help raise funds for research projects into diabetes care and management in centres of excellence throughout Scotland.
- John Ireland Award: Every year, Diabetes UK Scotland recognises those who make outstanding contributions to diabetes with the John Ireland Award. It is awarded to anyone involved in diabetes from running family weekends to showing excellence in fundraising or simply living with diabetes.