Croydon Group was formed in 1981.

We are active in the following work to raise awareness of diabetes in Croydon, focusing also on prevention of Type 2 diabetes:

• We create and attend events to raise awareness
• We give talks in the community, with Patient Participation Groups in GP surgeries, churches and anywhere possible to make sure the community knows that the risk of Type 2 diabetes can be substantially reduced
• We participate in providing stories about people living with diabetes to improve the local clinical resources
• We have a stall in Surrey Street market several times a year
• We are actively involved in working with the local CCG who provide the funding for diabetes in the community as well as Croydon University Hospital
• We hold meetings 6 times a year with speakers on diabetes issues
• We send out a Newsletter six times as year
• We provide help to specific requests from the community signposting them to the relevant help – we do not give clinical advice.

We work with local community organisations and have a strong relationships with them.
 

The Committee

Hon. Chairman:
Tim Read

Hon. Secretary:
Bob Dear

Hon. Treasurer:
Robert Goldsmith

Hon. Membership Secretary:
Bob Dear

Hon. Programme Secretary:
Vacant

Hon. Newsletter Editor:
Vacant

Committee Members:

1. Gifty Nmaju  [ General Role ]
2. Brian Matthews  [ Development & CCG ]
3. Lynette Richards [ Lorde Liaison Officer ]
4. Shafique Kumbay [ Website ]