Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across England in April 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: Bowling at Hollywood Bowl Leicester
When? Tuesday 7th April 2026
What time? 1pm-3pm
Where? Hollywood Bowl Leicester, Lubbesthorpe Way, Leicester, LE19 1JZ
Who? 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.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Health and Wellbeing event
When? Tuesday 7th April 2026
What time? 10am-3pm
Where? Bromsgrove Sport & Leisure Centre, School Dr, Bromsgrove, B60 1AY
Who? The event is for people living with diabetes and their carers.
Questions about the event? Email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Young Leader Residential
When? Saturday 18th April - Sunday 19th April 2026
Where? The Mount Cook Adventure Centre, Porter Ln, Middleton, Matlock, DE4 4LS
Who? The event is for regional Young Leaders between 16-25 years old only.
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: Cross Region Quiz (North and Wales)
When? Tuesday 14th April 2026
What time? 6pm-7pm
Where? Online via 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? Contact joshua.cook@diabetes.org.uk if interested (from the North team) or rhys.perry@diabetes.org.uk (from the Wales team).
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk or wales@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Disco curling
When? Thursday 16th April 2026
What time? 6pm-8pm
Where? Loft Social, Stockport Marketplace, SK1 1UD
Who can attend? Together Type 1 and the Stockport Family Group - 18-25 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.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
Together Type 1: Ninja Warrior Sheffield
When? Saturday 18th April 2026
What time? 1pm-2pm
Where? Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, S9 2YZ
Who can attend? Together Type 1 and the Doncaster Hospital Team - 18-25 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.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
North of England Volunteer Drop-in: Let’s talk fundraising
When? Tuesday 28th April 2026
What time? 6pm-7pm
Where? Online via Zoom
Who can attend? This event is for supporters (fundraisers, volunteers) in the North of England.
What to expect: Join our North of England Team for our online supporter drop-in, to meet the team and other supporters across the region. Hear from our Assistant Director of Fundraising, Dominique Davis, about the importance of fundraising for Diabetes UK and life-changing diabetes research.
Do I need to book? Yes, contact us at north@diabetes.org.uk to register.
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Email north@diabetes.org.uk
Wirral Hospital Talk
When? Thursday 30th April 2026
What time? 2pm-4pm
Where? Wirral Hospital - at The Hive, Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Rd, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH49 5PE
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 with the Wirral team and Hive to raise awareness.
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
Coffee and Connect
When? Thursday 2nd April 2026
What time? 2-3pm
Where? The Hope Street Centre, Car Park Russell St, Sheerness, ME12 1PL
Who can attend? Anyone.
What to expect: A coffee drop-in to learn more about diabetes and looking after your eyes. You can also 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 Connect
When? Monday 27th April 2026
What time? 2-3pm
Where? The Sunlight Centre, 105 Richmond Rd, Gillingham, ME7 1LX
Who can attend? Anyone.
What to expect: A coffee drop-in to learn more about diabetes and looking after your eyes. You can also 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
Winchester support group
When? Wednesday 1st April 2026
Where? Contact the group for location, time and further details.
Who can attend? Members of the Winchester support group.
What to expect: A social walk and post-walk drinks 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.
Okehampton support group
When? Thursday 2nd April 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-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.
Portsmouth support group
When? Saturday 4th April 2026
What time? 10:30am-12pm
Where? Contact janice.diabetes@outlook.com for location and further details.
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: janice.diabetes@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.
Exeter support group
When? Saturday 4th April 2026
What time? Contact exeter.diabetes.group@gmail.com for timings and further details.
Where? The Cosy Club, 1 Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, EX1 1SG
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: exeter.diabetes.group@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.
Helston support group
When? Tuesday 7th April 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.
Cheltenham Type 1 Diabetes meet-up
When? Thursday 9th April 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.
Together Type 1: Portsmouth Bowling Event (11-15’s)
When? Thursday 9th April 2026
What time? 3pm-5pm
Where? Hollywood Bowl Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TN
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds.
What to expect: Meet other young people living with type 1 while having fun along the way.
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? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Together Type 1: Portsmouth Bowling Event (16-25’s)
When? Thursday 9th April 2026
What time? 6pm-8pm
Where? Hollywood Bowl Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TN
Who can attend? 16-25 year olds.
What to expect: Meet other young people living with type 1 while having fun along the way.
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? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Together Type 1: Exeter Clip n Climb Event (11-15's)
When? Wednesday 15th April 2026
What time? 11am-12:30pm
Where? The Quay Climbing Centre, Haven Banks, The Quay, Exeter, EX2 8AX
Who can attend? 11-15 year olds.
What to expect: Meet other young people living with type 1 and have fun along the way.
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? Contact the South West and South Central team.
Room One Autism and Diabetes Support Group
When? Friday 17th April 2026
What time? 2pm-4pm
Where? Room One, Spithead Resource Centre, 55 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, PO5 1EB
Who can attend? The group is for any autistic and neurodivergent adult aged over 18 in the Portsmouth area who are affected by diabetes, and for family, friends and professionals who support them.
What to expect: A general social meet-up and peer support.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email: janice.diabetes@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.
Forestry England & Diabetes UK Under 40, Type 2 Wellbeing Event
When? Thursday 23rd April - Friday 24th April 2026
Where? Great Wood, Adscombe Lane, Over Stowey, Bridgewater, TA5 1HN
Who can attend? People aged 18-39 based in the Taunton and Bridgwater area of Somerset who are living with type 2 diabetes.
What to expect: Forestry England will provide an e-bike experience and nature walk. Diabetes UK will be on hand to offer support and resources, and we also have an NHS dietician attending to advise on food choices and provide support.
Do I need to book? If you would like to attend, please email: chloe.skinner@diabetes.org.uk
How much does it cost to attend? It's free to attend.
Questions about the event? Contact chloe.skinner@diabetes.org.uk
Reading support group
When? Wednesday 29th April 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 30th April 2026
What time? 4pm-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: Karen Rigby from Bristol University will be visiting our group to talk about research into eating habits and 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.
Visit our South West and South Central page for more regional information.
