Diabetes Support Groups in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Action 4 Diabetes
PO Box 3526
Wolverhampton
WV6 7WW

Tel: 07752 129214

Our group was formed in 2002 by a group of keen, some say deluded, amateurs, most of whom have diabetes or care for someone with diabetes. Our only aim is to help others with the condition to improve their quality of life. We feel that often the key to good diabetic control is information and education, as well as moral support from others. With that in mind we started to hold monthly meetings. To our amazement we are still going and have a meeting at the Civic Centre in Wolverhampton on the second Saturday in the month from 10am until 12 noon. As well as a variety of guest speakers on diabetes related subjects we also have social meetings where we can chat to each other and exchange views, tips and experiences. Membership is free and we have interpreters at all our meetings. We decided to operate independently as we didn't want to be a drain on any Diabetes UK resources and as a result we have been able to apply for grants from the City Council and Local Diabetes Trust to help run the group. We are great SUPPORTERS of Diabetes UK and for those of us who have had Diabetes for many years it has been a lifeline for us and still is!! We have a lot of support from Peter Shorricks' team at the Walsall office for which we are very grateful.

If you would like further information about us please call and leave a message on 07752 129214 or e-mail us at action4diabetes@tiscali.co.uk or come and see us at our next meeting.
We guarantee a warm welcome as well as tea and biscuits!!

Click here to view or download a pdf file about the group and its forthcoming meetings.

WA4D 2009 Annual Report & AGM Minutes

To download a pdf of the Wolverhampton Action 4 Diabetes Annual Report for 2009 click here

To download a pdf of the Wolverhampton Action 4 Diabetes 2009 AGM Minutes click here

Wolverhampton City Digital Retinopathy Screening Programme

To download a list of optometrists that offer the new digital screening in Wolverhampton please click here

WA4D Question and Answer Session
held on the 12th April 2008 by Dr. Singh
Click here to view the questions and answer from the meeting held on 12 April 2008.

Forthcoming Meetings.

11th July 2009
Lesley Jukes - Practice Nurse

8th August 2009
Social meeting with dieticians

12th September 2009
Maxine Espley - Managing Director of Provider Services

10th October 2009
Combating Stroke in All Age Groups

7th November 2009
Living with Diabetes Day - Organisers - Diabetes UK. The Diabetes Centre NX and WA4D. Venue: The Connaught Hotel. (Pre-registration necessary)

12th December 2009
End of year party. Donations of your favourite dishes will gratefully received.

2010

9th January 2010
Social meeting with bring and buy.

13th February 2010
Discussion on life with diabetes.

13th March 2010
The Art of Relaxation