Diabetes family fun day reaches out to young patients

Last weekend, many families and children with diabetes took part in a family fun day organised by the children’s diabetes team at Ormskirk hospital. Everyone was welcome at St Anne’s Community Hall in Aughton, to enjoy a musical performance, bake sale, bingo, kids toy tombola, raffle and outdoor games.


Dr May Ng Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist explained: “Our Paediatric Diabetes Charitable Fund annually holds the Family Fun Day event to give families and children with diabetes an opportunity to meet socially, away from hospitals and clinics. We thank all the families, colleagues, local businesses who have generously donated to support the event and our charity.”

The Southport and Ormskirk Paediatric Diabetes Team cares for over 150 children with types 1 and 2 diabetes across west Lancashire, Southport and Formby. The team has won many national awards for its innovative work.


Dr May Ng set up the paediatric diabetes fund 10 years ago, for essential learning and teaching materials for patients, and for the team to hold regular evening education sessions for families and children with diabetes.