Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England in September 2026, and how you can get involved.
For regional events in England, visit our page Diabetes UK Events In Your Region.
Northern Ireland
Live Well Information Session
When? Thursday 10th September 2026
What time? 10am-12pm
Where? Pomeroy Forest Building, 56 Tandragee Rd, Pomeroy, Dungannon, BT70 3DS
Who can attend? Adults living with or at risk of diabetes.
What to expect: You will have the opportunity to learn more about diabetes, practical support on managing your condition and find out how small changes can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.
Do I need to book? Register via QR code or email communityteamni.org.uk for more information.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email n.ireland@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Portrush Wellbeing Day
When? Saturday 19th September 2026
What time? 10am-3:30pm
Where? Ballysally Youth & Community Centre, Ballysally Rd, Coleraine BT52 2QA
Who can attend? Young people aged 11-18 living with type 1 diabetes and their parents/carers.
What to expect: Action Mental Health and AWARE will run the session, with support from young people living with type 1 diabetes, and it will provide techniques to support your wellbeing while living with type 1 diabetes. There will also be a wellbeing session for parents/carers.
Do I need to book? Yes. You can find out more here.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Please contact Sian - sian.mcadams@diabetes.org.uk or Natasha- natasha.scott@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, Newry and Portadown.
- Bangor, Tuesday 15th September 2026, 10-11am
- Ballymena, Wednesday 2nd September 2026, 10-11am
- Belfast, Houben Centre, Thursday 3rd September 2026, 10-11am
- Belfast, LORAG, Friday 25th September 2026, 11am-12pm
- Lisburn, Tuesday 8th September, 10-11am
- Mid Ulster, Thursday 17th September, 10-11am
- Newry, Wednesday 9th September 2026, 10-11am
- Portadown, Tuesday 22nd September 2026, 10-11am
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
Living Well Event
When? Wednesday 2nd September 2026
What time? 3pm-7pm
Where? Your Voice Inverclyde, 51 Hamilton Way, Greenock, PA15 1RQ
Who can attend? This event is open to the general public.
What to expect: Information on diabetes and Together Type 1.
Do I need to book? No. It is a drop-in event.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Please contact scotland@diabetes.org.uk
Diabetes Awareness
When? Friday 4th September 2026
What time? 10:30am-12pm
Where? Wing Hong Community Centre,122 Hill St, Glasgow, G3 6UA
Who can attend? This event is for people in the Chinese community.
What to expect: A diabetes awareness talk and information session.
Do I need to book? This is a closed event.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Please contact scotland@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Meet up at Edinburgh Zoo
When? Saturday 19th September 2026
What time? Contact scotland@diabetes.org.uk for more details.
Where? Edinburgh Zoo, 34 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS
Who can attend? This event is for young people living with type 1 diabetes.
What to expect: Meet other young people living with Type 1 whilst having fun along the way.
Do I need to book? This is a closed event.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Please contact scotland@diabetes.org.uk
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
Flintshire Diabetes Group Lifestyle and Diabetes Event
When? Tuesday 8th September 2026
What time? 7-9pm
Where? Ewole Social and Community Club, Old Mold Rd, Deeside, CH5 3AX
What to expect? The Flintshire Diabetes Group is hosting an event where Chris Jones, a personal trainer with type 1, will be delivering a talk on lifestyle and diabetes.
Who can attend? This event is a community event, so anyone can attend.
Do I need to book? For more information, please email midlands@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Bridgend College (Pencoed Campus) Freshers Fayre
When? Wednesday 16th September 2026
What time? 10am-4pm
Where? Bridgend College, Pencoed Campus, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5LG
What to expect? Together Type 1 will be at the campus with a stall, ready to help with any questions you have.
Who can attend? This event is open to all students who are studying on campus.
Do I need to book? For more information, please email wales@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Coffee Morning
When? Wednesday 16th September 2026
What time? 10:30am
Where? Neath Library, Water Street, Neath, SA11 3BA
Who can attend? This event is a community event, so anyone can attend.
What to expect: The Neath Port Talbot Diabetes and Wellbeing Group will host this social get together for people with diabetes.
Do I need to book? No, this is a drop-in event.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
An Evening of Music in Aid of Diabetes UK Cymru
When? Friday 18th September 2026
What time? 7pm
Where? St Agnes Church, Port Talbot, SA13 1UU
Who can attend? This event is a community event, so anyone can attend.
What to expect: Presto Mixed Choir is hosting a special charity concert, with an evening of music in aid of Diabetes UK.
Do I need to book? No, this is a drop-in event.
How much does it cost to attend? It costs £10 per ticket.
Questions about the event? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Arts and Crafts Day
When? Saturday 19th September 2026
What time? 10am-2pm
Where? Castle Hotel, The Parade, Neath, South Wales, SA11 1RB
Who can attend? 16-25 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
What to expect: Together Type 1 is hosting an arts and crafts day where young people can paint ceramics, enjoy food, and share their ideas to help shape next year's Together Type 1 events.
Do I need to book? This is a closed and private event.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Coffee Morning
When? Wednesday 23rd September 2026
What time? 11am-1pm
Where? Glenbrook Inn, Dobbins Road, Barry, CF63 2NP
Who can attend? This event is a community event, so anyone can attend.
What to expect: This is a social get together for people with diabetes. Come and connect with people living with diabetes.
Do I need to book? No, this is a drop-in event.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Please contact wales@diabetes.org.uk
Wrexham Freshers
When? Thursday 24th September 2026
What time? 10am-4pm
Where? Wrexham Campus, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW
What to expect? Together Type 1 will be at the University with a stall, ready to help with any questions you have.
Who can attend? This event is open to all students who are studying at Wrexham University.
Do I need to book? For more information, please email wales@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? 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.
