Support for Kids aged 0-11

 

 

Scary witches at our Halloween Party, and a chance for a chat at our Coffee Morning chez Lisa and Keeva

What's coming up in the next few months?

This year we're planning a mix of fun events, informal Parents/Children Get-togethers, and Parent Information Sessions on health and life style topics ... keep checking this website for dates. If you're new to diabetes or you've never come to any of our events before, please get in touch as we'd love to meet you. Family and friends most welcome!

General Meetings in 2010

Come and join our lively evening meetings, where we'll be exchanging information, discussing topical issues, and meeting friends old and new.

All will take place at the New Madeira Hotel, 19-23 Marine Parade, Brighton. Please arrive at 7.15 for a 7.30 start. Refreshments - tea, coffeee, biscuits - are on the house!

Tuesday 11th May Drs Moira Harrison and Wendy MacFarlane from the University of Brighton Diabetes Research Group will be talking about Islet Cell Research. Feel free to ask questions and raise your concerns about this poineering area of research.

Tuesday 13th July Jo Matthews, Commissioner for long term conditions, NHS Brighton and Hove, is the person who is responsible for care of people living with diabetes in our area. It will be a great opportunity to ask what is planned for the future with regard to facilities, treatment, and developments.

Tuesday 14th September Jackie Fosbury, our local Diabetes Psychotherapist, will be talking about psychological support for people living with diabetes, especally relevant to those newly diagnosed or those struggling to manage. How can psychotherapy help? What is it? How long do you have to wait for appointments? Who can benefit?

Sunday 13th June: Walk The Extra Mile

Come and 'Walk The Extra Mile' either for fun, or to raise funds for Diabetes UK. Register at Preston Park Brighton from 1pm. Robin Cousins MBE who has lived in Brighton for some time and is a personal friend of one of our members, will be adding a bit of glamour to our event, and he'll be starting the walk at 2pm. For more details contact us.

Just some of our events in 2009 ...

What do to if your Child is Sick - Parents' Information Evening Parents got together with Paediatric nurse Caroline Spence to talk informally about managing children's hypos and other health issues in November in Hassocks. Parent Sandra said, ‘It refreshed our knowledge about hypos and made us feel more confident about it all.' More sessions like this are being planned for the future, so please keep checking our website.

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Creepy Crawly Halloween Party Some of the farm animals appeared quite startled to see a troupe of witches and vampires gather together at Spring Barn Farm as our Halloween Party in October got into full swing. Click here to read more.

Parents and Children Coffee Morning chez Lisa and Keeva It was great to welcome children and parents at our Get together in October. Read more here and see the cakes!

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