The Paediatric Diabetes Team based at the Royal United Hospital in Bath would like to thank the Josh Evans Trust for the donation of 30 Carbs and Cals books which we are now able to give to all of our newly diagnosed young people and their families. Counting carbohydrates is an important part of good diabetes management and these books really help families come to grips with what is often a new concept at a stressful time.

The Children’s Diabetes Team at Musgrove Park Hospital are running a meeting group for parents in West Somerset whose child has been diagnosed with diabetes since the start of 2012.

In general we hope that the group will offer a chance to:

meet and learn from other families whose child has diabetes

• share experiences and helpful advice
• discuss fundraising/social ideas
• request teaching on topics of interest from other members of the team

A Diabetes Specialist Nurse and the Clinical Psychologist will attend and lead the group, but parent’s input will be an essential part of the process and the sessions could be shaped around their preferences. The group will meet for 7 sessions, once a fortnight, with sessions lasting about an hour and a half.

Your local Diabetes team:
Paediatric Diabetes Department
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
Somerset
TA21 4AT
Telephone Number: 01823 343666