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) 

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

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.

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.
 

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.
 

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.