Bolton
NHS Services
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provides diabetes and endocrine services to people living with type 1 or 2 diabetes.
It is a consultant-led, specialist service that delivers care at both Royal Bolton Hospital and in the community. The service offers a full assessment of people with complex diabetes-related conditions including issues such as medication, diet, education, risk factors, and complications.
Podiatry
The diabetes podiatry team are a highly specialised service providing advanced care for active diabetic foot problems.
They provide multi-disciplinary care of active foot problems for people with diabetes at risk of worsening ulceration, infection or amputation.
Community Services
Support Groups
Local support groups through Diabetes UK. You can check out their Facebook group here for further details.
Diabetes UK in the North of England
Diabetes UK have a dedicated webpage for activity across North of England including information on the diabetes support groups in your area.
Join their peer support group on Facebook Diabetes UK chat: Your friends in the North.
Let's Keep Bolton Moving
The Let’s Keep Bolton Moving website has a wealth of information about keeping physically and mentally healthy, including information on physical activity and stopping smoking.
DIABETES Research Opportunities
Help BEAT Diabetes is part of Research for the Future, an NHS campaign encouraging people in Bolton and across Greater Manchester to get involved in health research.
If you live with diabetes or have been told you are at risk of developing it, you can register to receive information about local research opportunities. There are lots of different types of research you can take part in, including questionnaires, joining discussion groups, or taking part in clinical trials.
Health research has the power to change lives by helping to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage diabetes and its complications and improve quality of life. Register now at www.researchforthefuture.org/register
Volunteering
Have a look at the Diabetes UK website to see what volunteering opportunities are available near you.
