Talk to Someone with Diabetes Diabetes UK Peer-to-peer support

[Northerner]

Did you know that Diabetes UK runs a Peer Support service. You can talk 1-to-1 with trained volunteers living with diabetes, by phone Sunday to Friday, 6pm to 9pm on 0843 353 8600 or by email at TalktoSomeone@diabetes.org.uk.

 

[Ralph-YK]

I've been doing that. Once you've made contact you may be able to have an e-mail conversation with the same person. I'd suggest giving it a go. However, do check the phone number. It may cost you more than a normal number. On my mobile (3 network) it cost me 10 times my normal call rate and didn't come out of my package.

 

[trophywench]

I believe the volunteers do this from their own homes, so that number must transfer you to whoever is on duty when you call.

 

[Caroline]

that is useful thanks, can you make this a sticky for a while to make sure everyone has a chance to read it?

 

[Ralph-YK]

Have we to include a link to the Diabetes UK peer support web page: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/peer-support.