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Education Hub & Library

Lending diabetes cookbooks, manuals on carb-counting, and exercise DVDs EPubs and printed guides tailored to cultural dietary needs

School Outreach

Training for teachers and school staff on diabetes care & Classroom workshops for children, crafts, role-play, and “day in the life” simulations

Community Engagement

Printed leaflets, local newspaper features, awareness campaigns Community booths with T1D/T2D stories and live demonstrations

Diet & Nutrition

One-on-one sessions with CDEs (Certified Diabetes Educators) Diabetes-friendly meal deliveries post-diagnosis or during illness Group cooking sessions Cultural baking & healthy‑eating workshops

Peer & Patient Support

Live helpline, email support for newly diagnosed & Buddy system pairing families or individuals with experienced peers

Transport Assistance

Free or subsidised transport to hospital appointments or education sessions

Emergency Medical Aid

Financial support for HbA1c tests, diabetes clinic visits, CGM devices, or second opinions when NHS waiting is too long

Hospital & Home Visits

Volunteer visits in hospital to provide emotional care & Surprise goodie bags: stress‑relief items, diabetes guides, or CGM accessories

Practical Support Grants

Equipment (fridge/freezer for insulin storage, glucose monitors, exercise mats) & Home aids for managing diabetes (e.g. clean water, bedding replacements)

Fitness for Well‑being

Subsidised or free fitness classes (walking, cycling, yoga) guided by specialists & Incentive‑based mobile‑app programs to encourage self‑care and exercise

Respite & Community Retreats

Weekend family retreats post-hospitalisation & Day camps for youth to build resilience and peer support

Mental Health & Benefits Advice

Cover therapy or counselling sessions for stress or insulin related anxiety & Assistance navigating relevant benefits claims

Register to volunteer

your preferred volunteer role, any past experience, skills or areas of expertise, and what motivates you to join FWD-UK.