Diabetes UK Northern Ireland

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland We're here to support people living with or affected by diabetes in Northern Ireland. Diabetes is relentless, but so are you 💙🧡

📞 Helpline: 0345 123 2399

03/06/2026

Meet Jackie and Jackie 👋

They’re two of our long-standing volunteers, and today they’re sharing with us why they chose to get started in the first place 💙

Join us for a fun-filled trampoline event at Infinity Trampoline Park, Banbridge!This event is open to families with chi...
02/06/2026

Join us for a fun-filled trampoline event at Infinity Trampoline Park, Banbridge!

This event is open to families with children under 18 living with diabetes and will be a great chance to enjoy an active day out, meet other families and take part in activities suitable for all ages.

📅 Sunday 14 June
⏰ 3:45 to 6:00pm
📍 Infinity Trampoline Park, Banbridge

If you and your family would be interested in coming along, please register your interest using the form below:
https://orlo.uk/sign-up_tvUkN

*Please note due to high demand, we may not be able to accommodate all places.
Kindly sponsored by Dexcom.

This we’d like to say a MASSIVE thank you to all our volunteers across Northern Ireland! We couldn’t do what we do wi...
01/06/2026

This we’d like to say a MASSIVE thank you to all our volunteers across Northern Ireland!

We couldn’t do what we do without you 💙

Take a look at some highlights from the past year 📷

We’re hiring! 📣Join Diabetes UK as a Diabetes Support Worker in Northern Ireland and help make a real difference to peop...
27/05/2026

We’re hiring! 📣

Join Diabetes UK as a Diabetes Support Worker in Northern Ireland and help make a real difference to people living with, or at risk of, diabetes.

In this rewarding role, you’ll:
- Support people to access the right information, services and local support
- Build strong connections with community organisations, volunteers and local partners
- Help reach underserved and harder-to-reach communities across Northern Ireland
- Use your communication and relationship-building skills to support people to live well with diabetes

🕒 Full Time, 35 hours per week
📄 Fixed Term Contract – 2 years
📅 Closing date: 29 May – Interviews: 11 June (in person in Lisburn)

If you’re passionate about community engagement, supporting others and creating meaningful connections, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online 🔗 https://orlo.uk/Glm9Q

We’re excited to host a Super Saturday event for children and young people living with type 1 diabetes (aged 0–11) and t...
22/05/2026

We’re excited to host a Super Saturday event for children and young people living with type 1 diabetes (aged 0–11) and their families on Saturday, 15 August at an activity centre in Belfast ✨

Super Saturday is all about bringing families together, building confidence, making connections, and having fun alongside others who truly understand life with type 1 diabetes.

Children and siblings will enjoy exciting activities such as archery and rock climbing, supported by trained volunteers and healthcare professionals, while parents and carers can take part in supportive sessions and connect with other families 💙

If you would like to express an interest in attending, please complete our interest form:
https://orlo.uk/Super-Saturday-Belfast_b5o5j

Please note that we expect a high level of interest, so unfortunately we may not be able to offer a place to everyone who applies. Priority will be given to families whose child has been diagnosed within the last two years.

Application closes on 4 June.

Last week, Suzy and Heather attended the launch of a new prediabetes project at The Workspace Group Community Hub in Dra...
21/05/2026

Last week, Suzy and Heather attended the launch of a new prediabetes project at The Workspace Group Community Hub in Draperstown. This work is delivered in partnership with Draperstown GP Surgery, O'Kane's Pharmacy Draperstown, Screen Clinical and Northern Health and Social Care Trust.

Th session provided information to people living with or at risk of diabetes alongside their family and carers as well as launching the new project which will identify those at risk in the local area and offer them point of care testing at the local pharmacy, further information and support depending on their circumstances.

We are excited to be a part of this project and look forward to engaging over the coming months.

Type 1 Super Saturday – Volunteers Needed! We’re excited to host a Type 1 Family Event – a powerful day for children, yo...
20/05/2026

Type 1 Super Saturday – Volunteers Needed!

We’re excited to host a Type 1 Family Event – a powerful day for children, young people and families living with type 1 diabetes to connect, learn and feel inspired.

📍 Belfast
🗓 Saturday 15 August
⏰ 9am to 5pm

We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help make this day unforgettable. You’ll support families, boost confidence and show that type 1 diabetes doesn’t hold anyone back.

Ready to make a difference?

📝 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/volunteer_x1du5

If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]

What a week! We absolutely loved Balmoral Show last week. Thanks to everyone who came by to chat, learn more about our s...
18/05/2026

What a week! We absolutely loved Balmoral Show last week. Thanks to everyone who came by to chat, learn more about our support here in Northern Ireland, take some of our helpful resources and donate 💙

We'd also like to say a MASSIVE thank you to our volunteers who joined staff to support on the stand! 🙌

Congratulations to the Diabetes Eye Screening Programme NI on their recent win at the NI healthcare Awards.They won for ...
13/05/2026

Congratulations to the Diabetes Eye Screening Programme NI on their recent win at the NI healthcare Awards.

They won for Excellence In Ophthalmology 👏 (Sponsored by Scope Eyecare)

This is a vital programme for those at risk of diabetic retinopathy. Eye screening can detect changes to the retina – it is a treatable condition when detected early.

Well done to the team and to those who show up for people living with diabetes and at risk of diabetic retinopathy 💙

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