Kids Events

[HOBIE]

Hello,

I just wanted to say that these events are brilliant, and totally change lives. They are usually an incredibly positive experience, with all the volunteers, attendees and presenters 'specialists' of one kind or another in diabetes. If you have any worries, concerns or questions, e.g. about pump specialist provision, how the days activities would run, etc just phone or email the Care Events Team for a chat. They are really kind, experienced people who should answer all your questions, and help you find an event that is right for your family. Email eventsteam@diabetes.org.uk or telephone 0345 123 2399* and ask for the Events team.

Good luck!

Thanks Ruthy.

 

[HOBIE]

Someone from Duk should put a list up of events. They are good 😎

 

[HOBIE]

Someone from Duk should put a list up of events. They are good 😎

Its probably to late for this year but can someone from Duk please do this for next year. 😉

 

[HOBIE]

Its probably to late for this year but can someone from Duk please do this for next year. 😉

Pretty Please 😉

 

[HOBIE]

Hi Annie, I was put in charge of a few in a group. The first lunch time the 14yr olds got there meters out & most self injected. One girl had never self injected. There where nurses (nhs volunteers) who could have done it. But with the other T1 kids she did it by herself ! 1st time & she was chuffed with herself. Her parents were very pleased after trying for a long time 😎. Her parents & other kids where in a different area learning litte things about the big "D" Really worth a visit 😉

This years events not out yet BUT I know what I would be looking for 😎

 

[HOBIE]

This years events not out yet BUT I know what I would be looking for 😎

Keep looking cos they are good !

 

[HOBIE]

Keep looking cos they are good !

😎

 

[HOBIE]

New to Diabetes ? These events are good for parents & kids 😎

 

[HOBIE]

Has anyone got booked up ? 😉

 

[Northerner]

Has anyone got booked up ? 😉

Diabetes UK have paused their Family Events programme until 2019:

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/How_we_help/type-1-events

 

[Matt Cycle]

Diabetes UK have paused their Family Events programme until 2019:

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/How_we_help/type-1-events

Cutbacks or things not working? There seems to be apathy around these events. Sometime after I was diagnosed the clinic organised an events afternoon to meet the consultants, DSN's, dietitians etc. I'd started University so my Mum went along. The DSN said they'd got enough people who said they were coming. When I asked my Mum about it she said it was really good and very informative but only 3 people had turned up. Often people say 'oh yes we want all these things' but when it comes down to it they simply can't be arsed turning up.

 

[Northerner]

Cutbacks or things not working? There seems to be apathy around these events. Sometime after I was diagnosed the clinic organised an events afternoon to meet the consultants, DSN's, dietitians etc. I'd started University so my Mum went along. The DSN said they'd got enough people who said they were coming. When I asked my Mum about it she said it was really good and very informative but only 3 people had turned up. Often people say 'oh yes we want all these things' but when it comes down to it they simply can't be arsed turning up.

There's often a similar response to forum meets, especially if they are announced well in advance. There's usually sufficient numbers to make it worthwhile though, I've only been to a couple where only two people came along (out of interest from 10 or more), which is a bit dispiriting, especially if I've had a 5 hour journey to get there

 

[HOBIE]

These where great for families ! A real education for all. Duk now spend there money on getting involved in our forum. Now I know why they have not responded to my posts on this subject ? Thank you Northy.