Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Your Local DESMOND Coordination Team

Name: Nicole Boultbee - Coordinator

Telephone: Diabetes Book and Learn Service – 020 3474 5500 / Nicole 020 8714 4070

Email: Diabetes Book and Learn service diabetes.booking@nhs.net / Local Coordinator Nicole.Boultbee@nhs.net

Times available: Multiple DESMOND course days across South West London / Teddington: Wednesday face to face full day or Wednesday Virtual Half Days.

Localities: DESMOND is currently being delivered throughout the whole of South West London under the Diabetes Book and Learn service.

Local Referral Pathway: Referrals received via the Diabetes Book and Learn website. Please visit https://diabetesbooking.co.uk/ or call the Diabetes booking call centre on 020 3474 5500

Modules Delivered:

DESMOND Newly Diagnosed module available (for patients up to 12 months post diagnosis)

DESMOND Foundation module available (for those with established diabetes)

Overview

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, formerly Hounslow and Richmond Community Trust, has been delivering DESMOND diabetes education courses in the Borough of Richmond for over 20 years. These one-day courses, led by accredited educators, provide up-to-date, evidence-based information for both Type 2 newly diagnosed and established Type 2 diabetes patients, covering causes, effects and management options. Available both virtually and in-person, referrals can be made through the Diabetes Book and learn central booking hub.