Millie’s Type 1 manifesto calls for ‘fairness’
JDRF has this week released a manifesto calling on politicians to give a fairer future to people with Type 1 diabetes as part of its nationwide #CountMeIn campaign.
Millie’s Manifesto – written by the charity’s 12-year-old supporter Millie Hainge – is asking MPs to recognise the impact of living with the condition. On behalf of the 400,000 people in the UK with the condition, Millie is calling for:
- Better understanding of the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Greater access for all to the best Type 1 diabetes technology
- Increased government funding for vital Type 1 diabetes research
In the run up to the General Election on 7 May, Millie and JDRF are urging people with Type 1 diabetes to share the manifesto with their MP and the candidates standing for election.
Diagnosed with the condition aged 9, Millie said: “People in power need to know the specific challenges facing people with type 1 diabetes. I’m urging as many people as possible to help set the facts straight on the condition. Shout loud enough, and we can make a difference.”
To download the manifesto, click here jdrf.org.uk/millie.