Name: Emma Short
Telephone: 0141 201 4923
Email: Emma.Short@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Times available: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Local referral pathway to DESMOND locally: On CDSS screens.
The structured patient education programme in Glasgow and Clyde is an integral part of the Long Term Conditions Strategy. In addition the programme aims to meet the targets set by the Diabetes Framework Action Plan by ensuring that every newly diagnosed patient is given access to an education programme. There are 24 educators in the Glasgow and Clyde area offering courses to approximately 3000 newly diagnosed people per year.
Localities in the PCT where DESMOND is available: All 11 Community Health (Care) Partnerships
DESMOND Newly Diagnosed programme available
(for patients up to 12 months post diagnosis) YES
DESMOND Foundation programme available
(for those with established diabetes) NO