The group, who meet once a month at the Edgeley Play Centre, were formed in 1994 to support families with children who have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

The group, part of Diabetes UK, had only just formed when Deborah Spires, her husband Paul and their son Ashley joined shortly after Ashley had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 2.

The money was partly raised at this year’s Ormskirk Motorfest and Ben hopes he can help other people living with diabetes through his support of Diabetes UK.

Sue, a quality development manager, said: “After finding out I was at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, I knew I wanted to make some lifestyle changes.

They have been co-produced with diabetes service users, people at risk, healthcare professionals and NHS decision makers.

The consultation is open from 24 April 2019 for approximately one month. 

Andrew, a dedicated service director at the Bank of America, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in June 2014, after experiencing symptoms such as tiredness, fatigue and frequent urinating.