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Alison Northern retweeted
May 26
Do you live in #Wales? Are you at risk of #type2diabetes?
This #Type2DiabetesPreventionWeek, you can access FREE digital health support:
• Let’s Prevent Diabetes
• Baby Steps (for women with a history of gestational diabetes)
Sign up: letspreventdiabetes.wales
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Alison Northern retweeted
Apr 27
We & @LDC_tweets were proud to be front & centre at #DUKPC26 @diabetesuk🎉
From an interactive workshop on tackling inequalities in structured education to 3 diabetes education related abstracts in the Poster Hub!
🔗desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles…
#DiabetesEducation #HealthEquity
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Alison Northern retweeted
Apr 20
Are you attending #dukpc this week in Liverpool?
Make sure attend the workshop being co-delivered by @AlisonNorthern in room 3B 3pm Thursday.
Structured education reimagined: Overcoming barriers and inequalities
& check out our posters P447, P460, & P462 #dukpc26 @DiabetesUK
Next week eight LDC experts will be speaking at @DUK’s Professional Conference in #Liverpool!
Find out what sessions and topics they will be covering: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.…
You can also visit our stall: C13
#DUKPC2026 #DiabetesResearch #DiabetesEducation #DiabetesExperts
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Alison Northern retweeted
Next week eight LDC experts will be speaking at @DUK’s Professional Conference in #Liverpool!
Find out what sessions and topics they will be covering: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.…
You can also visit our stall: C13
#DUKPC2026 #DiabetesResearch #DiabetesEducation #DiabetesExperts
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Alison Northern retweeted
🗞️NEWS: DESMOND launches major update to its type 2 #diabetes education curriculum
Read more here➡️ tinyurl.com/4ja85zfc
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Honoured to be part of this new @EASDnews eLearning module about our experience developing & implementing at scale world-class health education for people living with #type2diabetes and showcasing the passion we have @LDC_tweets & @DESMOND_Tweets for providing first-class care
🔊@profmjdavies , @MichelleHadji & @AlisonNorthern present clinical evidence, theoretical frameworks & practical strategies for effective structured #ed for people living with #T2D based on their #DESMOND experience.
Complete & receive 1 CME credit: easd-elearning.eu/module/151…
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Alison Northern retweeted
25 Nov 2025
DESMOND began with a simple idea, that people with #Type2Diabetes deserve structured, evidence-based education to take control of their health.
From face-to-face sessions to MyDESMOND digital support, we’ve empowered thousands for 20 years.
Learn more: desmond.nhs.uk/about-us
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Alison Northern retweeted
14 Nov 2025
Do you live in #Wales? Do you or someone you know have #type2diabetes?
Sign up to #MyDESMOND digital diabetes education. mydesmond.wales
#WorldDiabetesDay
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Alison Northern retweeted
14 Nov 2025
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay 💙
Living with #type2diabetes? You're not alone.
The DESMOND programme offers supportive education to help you take control of your health.
Learn more, connect with others, and feel empowered.
desmond.nhs.uk/find-your-nea…
#DiabetesEducation #DESMOND
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6 Nov 2025
Fantastic to be invited to this year's #QiCDiabetes as Alumni following @DESMOND_Tweets win in 2021. V inspirational ❤️
What a pleasure to witness colleagues from @LDC_tweets collecting Commendation for their fantastic work across #llr for people with #earlyonsettype2diabetes 👏🏽
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Alison Northern retweeted
16 Oct 2025
Do you have #Type2Diabetes & aged between 18-45 years?
The DANA #research study tests a digital programme specifically designed for people with type 2 diabetes, which aims to improve people’s health & wellbeing.
Find out more: dana-mydesmond.squarespace.c…
#BePartofResearch #health
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Alison Northern retweeted
18 Aug 2025
In 2024/25, we’ve made #DESMOND more accessible and inclusive, giving Educators tools to tailor sessions for different communities.
Everyone’s diabetes journey is unique.
Find out more: static1.squarespace.com/stat…
#DiabetesEducation #Accessibility
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Alison Northern retweeted
8 Aug 2025
New paper in @DiabeticMed finds women diagnosed with #GestationalDiabetes often receive little or no type 2 risk communication, during or after pregnancy.
This gap leads to confusion about #Type2Diabetes and how to manage or prevent it.
@kamleshkhunti @MichelleHadji @LDC_tweets
ALT Text reads: new publication in Diabetic Medicine
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Alison Northern retweeted
7 Aug 2025
Congratulations to Nikoletta Siddique from @CLCHNHSTrust who received the Excellence in Group Education award at the 2024 Celebrating DESMOND awards!
“It is a real honour to be able to showcase such talent” said event host @AlisonNorthern
Read more: desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles…
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Alison Northern retweeted
27 Jun 2025
This week, we share our 2024-25 Highlights Report.
Take a read to find out what we've been up to.
#teamdesmond #Desmond #diabeteseducation
desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles…
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15 May 2025
Out promoting #Wales #digital #type2diabetes management and prevention programmes. @cardiffmedicentre for the Digital Health in Wales conference.
#digitalhealth
#diabeteseducation
#digitalhealthinwales
#Wales
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8 May 2025
Spending the day promoting our Wales-wide digital #type2diabetes management & prevention programmes at the NHS Wales Reducing Inequalities in Diabetes Conference. Looking forward to a packed agenda of great speakers & discussions.
#diabeteseducation
#digitalhealthcare
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Alison Northern retweeted
7 Apr 2025
🎉Congratulations to the @NHS_Lothian DESMOND team on receiving the Team of the Year at the 2024 DESMOND awards!
“The passion and dedication of the NHS Lothian team is clear to see”, said event host, @AlisonNorthern.
Read the article: desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles…
#diabeteseducation
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Alison Northern retweeted
7 Apr 2025
🎉Congratulations to the @NHS_Lothian DESMOND team on receiving the Team of the Year at the 2024 DESMOND awards!
“The passion and dedication of the NHS Lothian team is clear to see”, said event host @AlisonNorthern.
Read the article: desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles…
#diabeteseducation
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25 Mar 2025
A big part of #myleadershiplegacy is being able to share my experiences & knowledge to help empower others to become better leaders & to show how we can all be leaders.
It's an honour to do this via our in-house leadership & training programmes alongside @willcockslaura
#ILW25
25 Mar 2025
Happy #ILW25🎉
“Being a leader is not about you; it’s about empowering others to become leaders.”
Staff development is more than a priority at LDC, it is a cornerstone of our culture.
🔗@willcockslaura & @AlisonNorthern explain why: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.…
#MyLeadershipLegacy
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