Name: Gillian Johnson / Norma Cardill
Telephone: 0191 2934156 / 0191 2934170
Email: gillian.johnson@nhct.nhs.uk / norma.cardill@nhct.nhs.uk
Times available: 9am - 5pm
Local referral pathway to DESMOND locally: Via primary health care teams or specialist service.
There are currently 20 DESMOND courses per year in North Tyneside delivered across a range of sites to make access easier for people to attend. There is a choice of full day or two half day courses and we have been able to deliver some evening courses for people who find this easier for them. Funding is provided by the Primary Care Trust and the courses are organised via the specialist diabetes service.
People with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes are referred for DESMOND via their GP surgery or the specialist service. They are able to choose which course would be most suitable for them and there is no restriction based on where they live or where their Doctor's surgery is. All people who come along are welcome to bring along someone to support them.
We have had very positive feedback about DESMOND from people who have attended and we are in the process of trying to secure funds to allow us to deliver more courses each year.
Localities in the PCT where DESMOND is available: Sessions are held at various locations across North Tyneside.
DESMOND Newly Diagnosed programme available
(for patients up to 12 months post diagnosis) YES
DESMOND Foundation programme available
(for those with established diabetes) NO