Midlands Area, Laois/Offaly, Longford/Westmeath

Your Local DESMOND Coordination Team

Name: George Percy

Telephone: (057) 8630834

Email: George.percy@hse.ie

Times available: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00

Localities: DESMOND is currently being delivered throughout Laois- Portlaoise, Offaly- Tullamore, Edenderry, Birr, Westmeath- Athlone, Mullingar and Longford- Longford Town

Local Referral Pathway: Referrals received from GP Practice, HCP and Self Referral by clicking the link below https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/hl/living/diabetes/desmond/desmond.html

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

DESMOND is usually run by a Diabetes Nurse Specialist and a Dietician in our area. It is run in a relaxed environment.

Further Information

https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/hl/living/diabetes/desmond/desmond.html