Over 10 years connecting UK families living with Type 1 Diabetes.

We are a group of people affected by Type 1 Diabetes in different ways. The T-1 Today UK conference is run by a small group of trustees with a dedicated team of staff, all unpaid.

Volunteers: we have over 50 volunteers at each conference including parents of children with T1D, adults with T1D, siblings of those with T1D, Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Dietitians, Doctors, Psychologists. 

Speakers: we invite experts in the field of T1D who provide informational, educational, clinical, and inspirational sessions for adults, and they also visit the children’s groups. 

On the first evening there is an opening keynote speaker for adults, and the Youth Programme has ice-breaker sessions for the children

There is a variety of educational sessions over the weekend, with a choice of several speakers for you to choose from.  

Children (under 18) are split into age groups and there is a comprehensive Youth Programme running in parallel with the adult sessions. This includes some education and discussion, but most importantly they are about having fun!

There will be a family party on the Saturday night for everyone. 

Between sessions, late afternoon and into the evening, there will be free time to meet the speakers and socialise with other people like yourselves. 

Our sponsors will be exhibiting the latest in diabetes technology all weekend and you will be able to see their newest developments. Our Platinum Sponsors will host Focus Groups during the day on Thursday, starting in the morning.

T-1 Today UK has invited some of the top experts in the T1D world to share their ideas with you. In addition to the scheduled presentations, the conference faculty of speakers will be available during meals and breaks for more personalised discussion. They are very approachable, don't be shy about asking questions! This is a time to discuss anything on your mind relating to T1D management. It's a great opportunity to network, share ideas, and interact with the most wonderful, caring professionals. It’s also a chance to meet other parents and partners in the same boat as you. 

No! Everyone, including children, T1 Adults/Young Adults and their partners are welcome.  T-1 Today UK brings together all kinds of people impacted by T1D, providing support and education for adults, caregivers, partners, children and friends. There's no limit to our community, or the inspiration you'll find here. See what others have to say about their experience.

Thinking about attending? There's something for everyone, from the newly diagnosed family to Young Adults/Adults and partners who have been living with T1D for decades.

We offer a full range of programmes for everyone, including:

• World-class science
• Discussion groups
• Children’s activities
• Carb-counted meals (including gluten-free) 
• Group activities 
• Child-focused learning groups 
• Sessions for parents/caregivers 
• State-of-the-art technology and much more. 

We are grateful to our corporate sponsors who generously pay to attend and exhibit at the conferences, and this money covers most of the conference costs, but not everything, so we have to charge a registration fee per person to attend. 

Families also pay for their own accommodation. We negotiate with the venues to keep this to a minimum, whilst still ensuring a quality venue where people will enjoy spending a weekend. 

Nobody working for the charity and conference gets paid by T-1 Today UK, nor do our speakers. 

T-1 Today UK has a scholarship fund from a substantial donation, which funds free places for a number of families each year. For information on how to apply click below.

T-1 Today UK is a charity registered in England and Wales by the Charity Commission, and as such has to adhere to strict guidelines of integrity, financial responsibility and ethics laid down by the Charity Commission. Charity number: 1168690