Dr. David Chaney
David Chaney joined Diabetes UK in 2015 as National Director for Northern Ireland, bringing over 30 years of expertise in diabetes care. In 2016, he progressed to Assistant Director of Local Impact, overseeing Diabetes UK's work across the four nations. In October 2024, David became the Executive Director of Services, Communities, and Improvement, leading efforts to support people with and at risk of diabetes and collaborating with health systems to improve diabetes care across the UK.
David's career began as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist and Lecturer in Nursing at Ulster University. He then transitioned to strategic leadership, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and enhancing organizational performance. His personable and articulate nature allows him to leverage evidence and data to benefit all stakeholders.
While working at the International Diabetes Federation, David introduced the KiDS programme to raise diabetes awareness in schools in Delhi and São Paulo. He developed diabetes professional education programmes at Ulster University and authored the CHOICE structured diabetes education programme for young people with type 1 diabetes, which was adopted nationally in Northern Ireland.
David leads Diabetes UK with a passion for improving care outcomes and addressing the needs of lesser-heard communities. David’s work to date has included co-leading the development of strategic programs and established forums to drive improvements in diabetes care.
David holds a PhD in diabetes from the University of Ulster, a Master's Degree in Nursing Science, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Health Sciences Education from Trinity College Dublin. His contributions to education and diabetes care have earned him prestigious awards, including the Janet Kinson Named Lecture and Royal College of Nursing Northern Ireland Research Nurse of the Year. He has authored and contributed to numerous publications.
David formerly sat on the Board of St. Mura’s adoption agency. He enjoys the outdoors and has completed several marathons, including Dublin and Derry/Londonderry.
