Nine diabetes engagement events were coordinated alongside the London Borough of Hounslow Health Outreach Team, Public Health Team, NHS North West London Engagement Team, NHS North West Diabetes Engagement Team and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise groups including the Hounslow Borough Respiratory Support Group and She Wise.
At each engagement event a variety of activities were hosted, and resource materials were disseminated to visitors, including Know Your Diabetes materials and Carbs and Cals World Food Books.
Activities included a feedback sticky note wall, an interactive sugar drinks activity, and a quiz.
Throughout the events, 114 conversations were had with people regarding diabetes. 102 comments were recorded from sticky and meeting notes (89% of the conversations that were had provided comments).
Major themes that came via engagement feedback were around education about diabetes, promoting physical activity and eating more healthily, raising awareness of support services, and setting up social groups to support one another and build relationships.