Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England in January 2026, and how you can get involved.
For regional events in England, visit our page Diabetes UK Events In Your Region.
Northern Ireland
Adult Type 1 Peer Support Sessions
When? Tuesday 13th January
What time? 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Where? Online via Zoom
What to expect: Join our next Online Peer Support session for adults living with type 1 diabetes this November. This support group is very informal and full of chat - all you need to bring is yourself and a cuppa. If you're aged 18+, living with type 1 diabetes and have access to Zoom, we'd love for you to join us!
Do I need to book? Yes. Register by emailing communityteamni@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email n.ireland@diabetes.org.uk
Live Well Hubs
When, where, what time, and what to expect?
Our Northern Ireland team offers diabetes support and information to local communities through their Live Well Hubs.
The National Lottery Funded project has helped the team launch Hubs in Bangor, Ballymena, Belfast (Houben Centre), Belfast (LORAG), Lisburn, Mid Ulster and Newry.
- Ballymena, Wednesday 7th January, 10-11am - Yellow card scheme information session.
- Belfast, Houben Centre, Thursday 8th January, 10-11am- Peer support session.
- Belfast, LORAG, Friday 23rd January, 11am-12pm – Peer support session.
- Lisburn, Tuesday 13th January, 10-11am – Peer support session.
- Newry, Wednesday 14th January, 10-11am – Peer support session.
- Bangor, Tuesday 20th January, 10-11am – Yellow card scheme information session.
- Mid Ulster, Thursday 15th January, 10-11am – Mid Ulster Council information session.
Do I need to book? No.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Visit our Live Well Hubs page
Visit our Diabetes UK Northern Ireland page for more information, and keep up-to-date with news in Wales on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Scotland
Keep an eye on this page for events happening in Scotland in 2026!
Visit our Diabetes UK Scotland page for more information, or email scotland@diabetes.org.uk, and keep up-to-date with news in Scotland on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Wales
Health & Wellbeing Event
When? Monday 12th January 2026
What time? 10am-3pm
Where? Aberporth-Aberporth, Ceredigion, SA43 2EW
How much will it cost to attend? The event is free.
Questions about the event, and what to expect? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes Coffee Morning
When? Thursday 15th January 2026
What time? 10am-12pm
Where? Newport, 19 Hills Health and Wellbeing Centre, Newport
What to expect? This is one of our monthly coffee mornings.
How much will it cost to attend? The event is free.
Questions about the event? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Health & Wellbeing Event
When? Monday 19th January 2026
What time? 1-3pm
Where? The Miners, Watford Rd, Caerphilly CF83 1BJ
How much will it cost to attend? The event is free.
Questions about the event, and what to expect? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes Coffee Morning
When? Tuesday 20th January 2026
What time? 10am-12pm
Where? Abergavenny, NP7 5HF
What to expect? This is one of our monthly coffee mornings
How much will it cost to attend? The event is free.
Questions about the event? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Health & Wellbeing Event - NHS led
When? Wednesday 21st January 2026
What time? 10am-2:30pm
Where? Penparcau Hub, SY23 1RU
How much will it cost to attend? The event is free.
Questions about the event? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Health & Wellbeing Hub - NACRO partnership
When? Thursday 29th January 2026
What time? 11am-1pm
Where? Llanybydder
How much will it cost to attend? The event is free.
Questions about the event, and what to expect? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Visit our Diabetes UK Wales page for more information, or email wales@diabetes.org.uk, or keep up-to-date with news in Wales on Facebook, Instagram and X.
