Congratulations to the NHS Lothian Weight Management, Type 2 Diabetes Prevention, and Diabetes Team for winning the Team of the Year award at the 2024 Celebrating DESMOND Awards! This annual event, held towards the end of the year, recognises and celebrates the achievements of teams delivering DESMOND programmes over the past year.
The DESMOND mission is to design, deliver, and embed world-leading, evidence-based education and support for people with or at risk of type 2 diabetes and other long-term conditions. This mission is exemplified by the dedication and enthusiasm of the NHS Lothian team.
Laurie Eyles, Dietetic Service Lead for weight management and diabetes at NHS Lothian, expressed her pride in the team: “This award means so much to my dedicated and enthusiastic team who go the extra mile every day. Their commitment to supporting patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes has been recognised nationally, and I am very proud to see them receive this.”
The team offers sessions both virtually and in-person, accommodating a wide variety of schedules and locations to ensure maximum patient engagement. By providing education at the right place and time, they aim to support patients effectively.
Recent feedback highlights that patients find the Educators extremely friendly and down-to-earth. The social aspect of the programme makes it enjoyable as well as educational, further enhancing the patient experience.
This award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of the NHS Lothian team in improving the lives of those with or at risk of type 2 diabetes. Congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition!
