Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across England in February 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
Midlands Regional Footcare Network
When? Wednesday 4th February 2026
What time? 12pm-2pm
Where? Online via Teams. You can join the event here.
Who can attend? This event is for healthcare professionals.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Bowling at Tenpin Nottingham
When? Tuesday 17th February 2026
What time? 4:30pm-6:30pm
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? Yes, you can book here.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email adam.mayze@diabetes.org.uk
Rock Climbing at Social Climb Coventry
When? Wednesday 18th February 2026
What time? 1pm-2pm
Where? Social Climbing, Ironmonger Row, Coventry CV1 1LZ.
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds living with type 1 diabetes
Do I need to book? Yes, you can book here.
How much does it cost to attend?
Questions about the event? Email midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Tree of Life Chesterfield
When? Thursday 19th February 2026
What time? 10:30am-3pm
Where? Markham Vale Environment Centre, Markham Ln, Markham Vale, Chesterfield S44 5HY.
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? Yes, you can book here.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email adam.mayze@diabetes.org.uk
Laser Combat Birmingham
When? Friday 20th February 2026
What time? 1:30am-3pm
Where? TeamSport Go Karting, Park Ln, Oldbury B69 4JX
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? Yes, you can book here.
How much does it cost to attend?
Questions about the event? Email midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1 X Type 1 Connect
When? Saturday 21st February 2026
What time? 12:30am-5pm
Where? Leisure World, Charter Hall, Leisure World Colchester, Cowdray Ave, Colchester CO1 1YH
Who can attend? 16-25 year olds living with type 1 diabetes
What to expect: A wellbeing day that doesn’t feel like homework!
Do I need to book? Yes, you can book here.
How much does it cost 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
Peer Support Group Boxing Session
When? Tuesday 17th February 2026
What time? 9am-4pm
Where? Wigan
Who can attend? This event is for 11-19 year olds from the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Do I need to book? This event is closed to patients at WWL.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
Young Leader Catchup
When? Wednesday 18th February 2026
Who can attend? All young leaders in the North of England.
Do I need to book? Yes, contact joshua.cook@diabetes.org.uk if interested.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: North of England Social
When? Thursday 26th February 2026
What time? 6pm-7pm
Where? Online on Zoom.
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds.
What to expect: Meet other young people living with type 1 whilst having fun along the way.
Do I need to book? Yes, contact joshua.cook@diabetes.org.uk if interested.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email joshua.cook@diabetes.org.uk
Visit our Diabetes UK North of England page for more regional information.
South East Coast and London
Coffee and Chat
When? Thursday 5th February 2026
What time? 2-3pm
Where? The Hope Street Centre, Sheerness.
Who can attend? Anyone.
What to expect: A coffee drop-in to learn more about diabetes and chat with others who are impacted by 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? Email secoastandlondon@diabetes.org.uk
Coffee and Chat
When? Monday 23rd February 2026
What time? 2-3pm
Where? The Sunlight Centre, Gillingham.
Who can attend? Anyone.
What to expect: A coffee drop-in to learn more about diabetes and chat with others who are impacted by 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? Email secoastandlondon@diabetes.org.uk
Visit our South East Coast and London page for more regional information.
South West and South Central
Young Person’s Quiz Night
When? Thursday 12th February 2026
What time? 6:30pm
Where? The event is online.
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds living with type 1 diabetes.
Do I need to book? Yes, register by emailing sophie.baldwin@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.
Type 1 Support Group Drop in (Family and Friends)
When? Saturday 28th February 2026
What time? 10am-12pm
Where? The Architect Café Bar, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA
Who can attend? The Type 1 support group in Bristol
What to expect: Meet others with type 1 diabetes and their friends and family.
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? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Visit our South West and South Central page for more regional information.
