Barnsley

Your Local DESMOND Coordination Team

Named Co-ordinator – Jenny Reddy or Krysta Emmerson

Tel.no – Barnsley Integrated Diabetes Service (01226) 435678

Email – barnsleydiabetes.spa@nhs.net

Times available – Monday to Friday 9a.m-5p.m

Address – Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Gawber Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP

Areas covered – Covering Barnsley, with courses taking place in Cudworth, Hoyland, Goldthorpe and New Lodge.

Web link – https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/barnsley-integrated-diabetes-service

Referral – Via Healthcare professional (GP/Practice Nurse) or through self-referral using the contact details above.

What we offer:

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

DESMOND Foundation module available (for those with established diabetes).

MyDESMOND – Type 2 Diabetes Management - Digital programme for people with Type 2 diabetes. Visit www.mydesmond.com to find out more.

Overview:

Group sessions are face to face in a relaxed environment. You’ll be greeted by two friendly Desmond educators. You’ll be offered a chance to share your story, learn about type 2 diabetes, food, treatments, how to monitor and manage your condition. We will also have local resources for you to explore that might support you in your ongoing management.

Group sessions are in two parts each 3 hours in duration one week apart.

Patient feedback:

‘Everyone with Type 2 diabetes should be doing this course’.

‘I’m so glad I came, it has been a really positive experience, where I’ve learnt so much and I’m going to tell anyone I know with type 2 diabetes to refer themselves’.