Name: Sharon Weatherburn
Telephone: 0190 2563414
Email: sharon.weatherburn@newcastle-pct.nhs.uk
Times available: 9am - 5pm
Local referral pathway to DESMOND locally: Referral form sent by GP/Practice Nurse via the Dietician.
DESMOND is free, and available across the city in locally accessible venues. Invitations to attend following referral are timely and the person with diabetes is invited to their nearest venue, they are also encouraged to bring a guest.
DESMOND is delivered by a team of trained educators over two half day sessions, that are one week apart. A letter can be provided for an employer if that is requested in order for the person with diabetes to secure the time away from work.
Localities in the PCT where DESMOND is available: City wide: North, East & West localities.
DESMOND Newly Diagnosed programme available
(for patients up to 12 months post diagnosis) YES
DESMOND Foundation programme available
(for those with established diabetes) NO