Looking for some support?
See the full list of our local groups for people in the North of England further down:
Sometimes we all need to talk things over, and being able to speak to someone else could mean the difference between a good day and a really tough one.
If you would like to access further support, please contact the North of England team to find out more about what support we have available in your area.
Email north@diabetes.org.uk or call us on 01925 653 281.
You can also contact our Helpline, to get specialist information and advice on all aspects of living with diabetes.
All groups welcome new members – if you'd like more information about any of the groups please email north@diabetes.org.uk.
We also have family groups, which cater for children with diabetes and their parents.
Local groups offer information and support, and the chance to meet other people who live with diabetes. Local Groups can also offer you the opportunity to get involved in a range of activities from fundraising for diabetes research to influencing healthcare locally.
If there isn't a local group in your area the volunteering team can provide you with help and resources to set one up. Please send an email, including your full postcode, to north@diabetes.org.uk.
Your Friends in the North Facebook group
We have a North of England Facebook group offering peer support from the diabetes community in our region and up-to-date information from the North of England team. You can find the group here: Diabetes UK Chat: Your Friends in the North
Diabetes UK North of England
Here is a list of all Diabetes UK support groups in the North of England. Find your nearest group by searching the list. Groups are run by volunteers and supported by Diabetes UK. You can contact a group through their website if one is shown. If there is no website shown or you prefer to contact a group another way, please email the North of England team at north@diabetes.org.uk or phone the team on 01925 653 281 and we'll put you in touch.
To update your group's listing, please email north@diabetes.org.uk.
Diabetes Support Groups in the North of England
North East
Bedlington Diabetes Community Group
Durham Diabetes Adult Group
Gateshead Diabetes Adult Group
South Tyneside Diabetes Adult Group
Tyne Valley Diabetes Community Group
Yorkshire, North Lincs, North East Lincs
Bradford Diabetes Community Group
Leeds Diabetes Adult Group
Rotherham Diabetes Community Group
Selby Diabetes Community Group
Sheffield Diabetes Adult Group
York and District Diabetes Adult Group
North West
Chester Diabetes Adult Group
Congleton Lions Diabetes Community Group
Moss Side Diabetes Community Group
OutRun Diabetes Community Group (Walking / Running group in Clitheroe)
Salford Energise - Diabetes Community Group
Shevington Diabetes Community Group
St Helens & District Diabetes Adult Group
Wirral Diabetes Adult Group
Local groups for families and young people living with diabetes
North East
Type 1 Families North Yorkshire and Cleveland Group
Yorkshire, Norths Lincs, North East Lincs
North Lincolnshire Children's Group
York Parents
North West
East Cheshire Paediatric Group
Lancelot's (Southport, Ormskirk and Formby)