Name: Kim Hamson
Telephone: 01724 282282 ext 2829
Email: kimberley.hamson@nlg.nhs.uk
Times available: 9am - 5pm (Mon-Wed)
Local referral pathway to DESMOND locally: GP or Practice Nurse.
Desmond is currently run in two localities to enable those in the more rural areas to attend a venue closer to their homes. It is run in two half sessions, (1.30-4.30) on a Tuesday afternoon. Sessions are held in Ashby monthly and in Brigg every other month. We currently have one nurse and two dietitians as Desmond educators. We currently do not run the Desmond Foundation programme but this is something that is currently being looked in to for the near future.
Localities in the PCT where DESMOND is available: Ashby and Brigg.
DESMOND Newly Diagnosed programme available
(for patients up to 12 months post diagnosis) YES
DESMOND Foundation programme available
(for those with established diabetes) NO