New - Young Adult Support Weekend, Diabetes UK

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Article Date: 24 Sep 2009 - 3:00 PDT

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Diabetes UK Care Events team is expanding its programme with a new event for young adults with Type 1 diabetes.

The first Young Adult Support Weekend (13 to 15 November 2009) offers a chance for young people aged 18 to 25 to meet others, join in discussion groups, talk to healthcare professionals and find out more about issues such as going away to university, discrimination at work, travelling, alcohol, driving, sex and relationships.

A chance to meet and share experiences

"The new weekends will be a great opportunity for young people to meet others and share their experiences," said Susie Reilly, Head of Care Events at Diabetes UK.

Peer support

"Just as with our existing support holidays and weekends, peer support has proven to be invaluable to attendees.

Informal education sessions

"The informal education sessions by specialist healthcare professionals will also provide a safe environment for people to learn more about diabetes, diabetes management and the care they are entitled to."

Where and when?

The first weekend will be from 13 to 15 November 2009 at the Sachas Hotel, Manchester, and costs £130 per person.

Accommodation, meals, snacks, seminars, professional healthcare support and the comedy club trip and casino themed night are all included in the price. A bursary is available.

Find out more

Visit our Care events section for further information, or email careevents@diabetes.org.uk.

Source
Diabetes UK

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