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Join Chris Askew and Partha Kar for North of England team's end-of-year quiz
23 November 2020

Diabetes UK's North of England team invites you to an event that will lift the spirits and help end a tough year on a brighter note.

Chris Askew (Chief Executive, Diabetes UK) will join Professor Partha Kar (National Specialty Advisor for Diabetes, NHS England) for the team's online Quiz of the Year on Wednesday, December 2nd (8pm-9pm). 

Online event will help ensure you put your feet first
01 October 2020

Putting your feet first has always been important for people living with diabetes, but we know it’s not always easy – and it’s been even more challenging this year, with appointments affected by th

But don’t worry. The North of England Diabetes UK team has arranged a free, fun webinar – titled Let’s Talk About Feet – that will be packed full of useful advice.

Join our 'Diabetes and Moving More' event online this September
07 September 2020

Diabetes UK’s North of England team will present an online session packed with useful information about the basics of getting more active later this month.

The Diabetes and Moving More webinar will take place on Tuesday 29 September from 8pm-9.15pm.

Inspirational Bolton grandmother wins Diabetes UK award
06 August 2020

A grandmother who has gone above and beyond to raise awareness of diabetes across the Bolton area has been honoured by Diabetes UK. 

IIa Shah, 77, of Great Lever, has been a highly-valued volunteer for us since her husband Nanubhai passed away in 2012. Mr Shah had lived with type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years.

Involvement opportunity – Diabetes Involvement Grant selection panel member
07 July 2020

Do you have an interest in involvement and a passion for strengthening the voice of people affected by diabetes in local services?

We've outlined the role and what we're looking for below. And we've got more information about the Diabetes Involvement Grant for you to read through before you apply. 

This role will involve: 

  • Receiving a set of involvement grant applications to read (first week of August) 

Join scheme supporting people with diabetes in Cumbria and North East of England
16 June 2020

People living with diabetes in Cumbria and the North East of England are being encouraged to join a scheme which gives them the chance to talk to others living with the condition, from the safety o

Befriending circles have been launched in both regions by Diabetes UK, keeping people connected during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Scheme offering peer support for people with diabetes launched in North East
14 May 2020

People with diabetes are being encouraged to join a scheme which gives them the chance to talk to others living with the condition, from the safety of their own homes.

The North East of England Befriending Circle has been launched by Diabetes UK to keep people across the region connected during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Volunteers needed for peer support in North East of England
08 April 2020

We're looking for volunteers from across the North East of England to support people living with diabetes during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Diabetes UK North East Befriending Circle is a peer support scheme being rolled out across the region to help provide emotional and social support remotely.
 

Join scheme supporting people with diabetes in Cumbria
07 April 2020

People with diabetes can join a scheme which gives them the chance to talk to others living with the condition in Cumbria, from the safety of their own homes.

The Cumbria Befriending Circle was launched in March 2019 by Diabetes UK and has been connecting people across the area, either by phone or email, for the past year.
 

Southport racing driver raising awareness of diabetes
01 November 2019

British GT4 Championship racer Ben Wallace from Southport, is raising awareness of diabetes and has donated £500 to leading charity Diabetes UK to support people affected by the condition.

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.

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