DIABETES UK has launched a new helpline to help ensure children with Type 1 diabetes get the support they need to make the most of their time at school.

The helpline has been launched as part of the charity’s Type 1 diabetes: Make the Grade campaign, which aims to make sure children with Type 1 diabetes are healthy and happy at school.

Sally Caldwell, Diabetes UK Care in School Helpline Manager, said: “Our new helpline will ensure parents are supported in getting the help children with diabetes need during the school day.

“We know that while many schools offer fantastic support for children with Type 1 diabetes, some parents can really struggle to get the support that their child needs to make the most of their time at school.

“Our volunteers will be able to let parents know what support their children should be getting from their school, how they can make an official complaint and answers to important questions such as what should be in their child’s Individual Healthcare Plan’.

“All our volunteers for the new helpline have been specially selected and fully trained and will have some experience of diabetes."

To order free packs call 0345 123 2399 or go to www.diabetes.org.uk/schools.