Who are Bristol DiSC?
We’re a small support group for parents of children with diabetes living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We know that living with diabetes isn’t easy, and there are often times when we want to chat with other people who really understand, in a supportive environment. Whether your child is newly diagnosed or has had diabetes for many years, we warmly welcome you to join us.
What does Bristol DiSC do?
We meet monthly, for two hours, to talk among ourselves, share ideas, experiences and concerns, and generally support each other when things get tough. Every other month, we invite a guest speaker to talk about issues such as adolescence, diet, pumps and research. None of us are experts in paediatric diabetes, but we do listen and share ideas, and we would love to see you. Every so often, we organise family socials, enabling our children to meet each other and make friends too – great for those with diabetes but also for their siblings too. We also campaign for better services.
Who can join Bristol DiSC?
Bristol DiSC is for parents of children with diabetes in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Some of our members have children who have had diabetes for just a few months, others for over 10 years. Some children are using pumps, some are on daily or twice-daily injections, and others are on multiple daily doses. The meetings are for parents only, as we don’t have any facilities for childcare at the meetings.
Who runs Bristol DiSC?
There is a committee that meets from 7pm-8pm just before the main meeting. We are always happy to welcome new committee members so please feel free to volunteer.
