Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across England in May 2026, and how you can get involved.
For events in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, visit our page Diabetes UK Events In Your Nation. Find events in:
Midlands & East
Together Type 1: Tree of Life Nottingham
When? Tuesday 26th May 2026
What time? 11am-3:30pm
Where? Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad St, Nottingham, NG1 3AL
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? Yes. You can find out more here, and email adam.mayze@diabetes.org.uk to sign up.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Tree of Life Sutton Coldfield
When? Wednesday 26th May 2026
What time? 11am-3:30pm
Where? Holy Trinity Parish Church, Church Hl, Mill St, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1TF
Who can attend? 11-19 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? Yes. You can find out more here, and email adam.mayze@diabetes.org.uk to sign up.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Visit our Diabetes UK Midlands and East of England page for more regional information.
North of England
Exercise Talk - Merseyside West Lancs
When? Thursday 7th May 2026
What time? 5:30pm-7pm
Who can attend? This event is closed to patients and hospital staff.
What to expect: The Together Type 1 Youth Team are meeting for a face-to-face chat to talk about their lived experience around exercise living with type 1.
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? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
North of England Supporter Drop-in: Let's Talk Research
When? Monday 11th May 2026
What time? 6-7pm
Where? Zoom
Who can attend? Supporters (fundraisers, volunteers) in the North of England.
What to expect: Join our North of England Team for our online supporter drop-in, to hear our research highlights, meet the team and other supporters across the region.
Do I need to book? Contact north@diabetes.org.uk for Zoom details
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
Awesome Walls - Stockport
When? Thursday 14th May 2026
What time? 6pm-7pm
Where? Peer Mill, Lower Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2BP
Who can attend? Together Type 1 — 11-16 year olds.
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 and private event for patients and hospital staff.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
Activity Sports Day - Gateshead
When? Tuesday 26th May 2026
What time? 11am-3pm
Where? Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, NE10 0EF
Who can attend? Together Type 1, Type 1 Kidz and 8 local Hospital Trusts in the North East and Cumbria
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 and private event for patients and hospital staff.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
Transition Event - The Hive
When? Thursday 28th May 2026
What time? 12:30-3:30pm
Where? Wirral Hospital - at The Hive, Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Rd, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH49 5PE
Who can attend? Together Type 1 — 11-18 year olds.
What to expect: The Together Type 1 Youth Team are meeting for a face-to-face chat with the Wirral team and Hive to raise awareness.
Do I need to book? This is a closed and private event for patients and hospital staff.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
Visit our Diabetes UK North of England page for more regional information.
South East Coast and London
Clinical Champions Local Leadership
When? Thursday 21st May 2026
What time? 12pm-2pm
Where? Online on Microsoft Teams.
Who can attend? This event is for clinical champion alumni.
What to expect: This is a drop in session for clinical champions to meet, network and hear regional updates.
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? Email secoastandlondon@diabetes.org.uk
NDPP Webinar for Health Care Professionals
When? Tuesday 26th May 2026
What time? 12:30pm-1:30pm
Where? Online webinar.
Who can attend? This event is for health care professionals.
What to expect: An online webinar exploring the National Diabetes Prevention Programme and Diabetes UK prevention resources. For healthcare professionals only.
Do I need to book? To join the webinar, email secoastandlondon@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email secoastandlondon@diabetes.org.uk
Visit our South East Coast and London page for more regional information.
South West and South Central
Winchester support group at BBC Gardeners World Spring Fair
When? Friday 1st May - Sunday 3rd May 2026
Where? National Motor Museum Beaulieu, Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN
Who can attend? Members of the Winchester support group.
What to expect: Our Winchester support group is showcasing their diabetes inspired garden designed by Kate Pomroy and will be providing awareness support during the event.
Do I need to book? Yes, this is a ticketed event. To book tickets, go to www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com or contact wedsgp@gmail.com to register your interest.
How much does it cost to attend? An adult, single-day admission ticket is £30.50.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Helston support group
When? Tuesday 5th May 2026
What time? 2pm-3:30pm
Where? The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Rd, Helston, TR13 0SR
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
What to expect: A general social meet-up and peer support.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email: Southwest.Southcentral@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Okehampton support group
When? Thursday 7th May 2026
What time? 10:30am-12:30pm
Where? The OCRA Pavilion, Simmons Park, Okehampton, EX20 1GE
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
What to expect: A general social meet-up and peer support.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email Caroline on caroline-diabetesukoke@gmail.com
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Bridgwater Type 1 support group
When? Tuesday 12th May 2026
What time? 7pm
Where? The Activity Warehouse, 5 East Quay, Bridgwater, TA6 4DB
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with type 1 diabetes and their partners, parents or carers.
What to expect: A general social meet-up and peer support.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email Colin on jusmytype.diabetesgroup@gmail.com
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Cheltenham Type 1 Diabetes meet-up
When? Thursday 14th May 2026
What time? Contact dhmacfaden@gmail.com for timings.
Where? Cheltenham East Fire Station, Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham, GL53 7PY
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, type 1 diabetes.
What to expect: A general social meet-up and peer support.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email: dhmacfaden@gmail.com
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Room One Autism: Diabetes support group
When? Friday 15th May 2026
What time? 2-4pm
Where? Room One, Spithead Resource Centre, 55 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, PO5 1EB
Who can attend? Friendly group for Autistic and Neurodivergent adults aged over 18 in the Portsmouth area who are affected by diabetes. Friends, family and professionals who offer support are also welcome.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email: RoomOne@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Feel Good Festival, Exeter
When? Saturday 16th May 2026
What time? 11am-2pm
Where? Wonford Community and Learning Centre, Burnthouse Lane, Wonford, Exeter, EX2 6NF
Who can attend? Anyone.
What to expect: This is a drop-in information and awareness community health day.
Do I need to book? Yes, contact wedsgp@gmail.com to register your interest.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Together Type 1 support group
When? Saturday 16th May 2026
What time? 11am-2pm
Where? Online.
Who can attend? Anyone affected by type 1 diabetes.
What to expect: We will be joined by health coach, Rosa Sawer, who will share her experiences of living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? Yes, email Frankie on diabetesgroupt1@gmail.comcontact to register your interest.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Taunton Type 1 support group
When? Saturday 23rd May 2026
What time? 10:30am-12pm
Where? The Cosy Club, Corporation street, Taunton, TA1 4AJ
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with or affected by type 1 diabetes.
What to expect: A general social meet-up and peer support.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email: Southwest.Southcentral@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Reading support group
When? Wednesday 27th May 2026
What time? 7pm-8pm
Where? Kennet Room, Sun Street Community Centre, Reading, RG1 3JX
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
What to expect: A general social meet-up and peer support.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email: diabetesmeetup@gmail.com
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Budleigh Salterton support group
When? Thursday 28th May 2026
What time? Contact diabetes@budleighlions.com for timings.
Where? Budleigh Salterton Library, Station Rd, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RH
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
What to expect: Our Budleigh Salterton support group will be running an awareness event at Budleigh Salterton Library.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email: diabetes@budleighlions.com
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Visit our South West and South Central page for more regional information.
