Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across England in September 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: Planning Day and Ceramics
When? Sunday 20th September 2026
What time? 2pm-5pm
Where? The Parade, Neath, SA11 1RB
What to expect? Together Type 1 is hosting a planning day and ceramic painting session with the members of the Together Type 1 Wales team.
Who can attend? Members of TT1 aged 16 and over.
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? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Chat on Neurodiversity
When? Wednesday 23rd September 2026
What time? 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where? Online (The Zoom link will be sent out to participants who have registered on Eventbrite ahead of the session).
Who can attend? 11-25 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? For more information, please email jade.mackenzie@diabetes.org.uk or lilly.allen@diabetes.org.uk.
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
Together Type 1: Ride4T1 Community Day
When? Sunday 6th September 2026
What time? 11am-4pm
Where? Brownlee Centre, Bodington Ave, Adel, Leeds, LS16
Who can attend? Members of the local Together Type 1 community in the Leeds area.
What to expect? This is an opportunity to meet other people living with type 1 diabetes, their families and healthcare professionals.
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
Together Type 1: Living with T1D - Driving Awareness Chat
When? Thursday 17th September 2026
What time? 5:30-7pm
Where? S6b/c Second Floor, Middleton Shopping Centre, Middleton, M24 4EL
Who can attend? Patients and staff under the Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust.
What to expect? The TT1 youth team will attend to share their lived experience of driving while 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
Together Type 1: WISH Family Group Event
When? Friday 18th September 2026
What time? 5-7pm
Where? Nightingale House, 8 Burton Close, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 2XW
Who can attend? Families within the local area and patients attending Whiston Hospital.
What to expect? The TT1 youth team will attend to share their lived experience of living with type 1 diabetes.
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
Together Type 1: The Padel Challenge
When? Saturday 19th September 2026
What time? 11am-4pm
Where? CLUBHOUSE Unit 1, The Peel Centre, Whitebirk Dr, Blackburn, BB1 3NT
Who can attend? 11-18 year olds who are under East Lancs Hospital Trust.
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
Together Type 1: Bradford Transition Event
When? Monday 21st September 2026
What time? 4:30-7pm
Where? 27 Unwin Place, Girlington, Bradford, BD9 6DB
Who can attend? Patients aged 18 years and over who are under Bradford Hospital.
What to expect? The TT1 youth team will attend to share their lived experience of living with type 1 diabetes.
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
Visit our Diabetes UK North of England page for more regional information.
South East Coast and London
Keep an eye on this page for events happening in the South East Coast and London in 2026!
Visit our South East Coast and London page for more regional information.
South West and South Central
Helston support group
When? Tuesday 1st September 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.
Bridgwater Type 1 support group
When? Tuesday 8th September 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 10th September 2026
What time? 6pm
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.
Winchester support group
When? Saturday 12th September 2026
What time? 11am
Where? St Alfred’s Statue, Winchester, SO23 9BE
Who can attend? Members of the Winchester support group.
What to expect: A social walk and talk with the group.
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.
Budleigh Salterton support group
When? Sunday 13th September 2026
What time? 10am
Where? Contact the group for the location and further details.
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
What to expect: Meet up for a walk and talk along Exmouth seafront.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email Tom: diabetes.supportgroup.budleigh@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 24th September 2026
What time? 4-5:30pm
Where? Seachange, East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HF
Who can attend? Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
What to expect: Friendly support group for people living with, or otherwise connected to, diabetes.
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.
Taunton Type 1 support group
When? Saturday 26th September 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: julia.talbot-williams@outlook.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.
