- Date awarded: April 2026
- Awarded value: £712
- Location: Service: Paediatric Diabetic Team
This event provided an excellent opportunity for young people to socialise, have fun, and connect with peers of a similar age who share the experience of managing diabetes on a daily basis.
This annual educational visit to Lochore Meadows is proudly supported by the multi professional paediatric diabetes team, offering Primary 7 and S1 pupils a compassionate and empowering learning experience.
The programme is designed to help young people navigate the important transition from primary to secondary school by providing supportive, structured education on key areas including:
- How to manage their diet — helping young people understand how what they eat affects how they feel and their wellbeing
- Counting carbs — building their confidence in managing their carbohydrates to help manage their diabetes day to day
- How they can enjoy being physically active — learning how they can still enjoy being physically active living with diabetes and how this can improve their overall health and wellbeing
The day brings learning to life by combining education with hands on practical experiences. Pupils take part in both land and water based activities that encourage teamwork, resilience, and joy. One group begins the morning with paddle boarding and canoeing, while the other enjoys mountain biking. In the afternoon, the groups switch activities to ensure every young person has the chance to participate fully.
This year, 22 children benefited from this uplifting and confidence building event, which continues to play an important role in supporting young people living with diabetes.
