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How to be referred

As a patient in South Bedfordshire, your GP or other healthcare professional can refer you to the following parts of the Integrated Community Diabetes Service (ICDS). Patients are unable to self-refer to the service.

DESMOND – an opportunity for newly-diagnosed patients and those who have been diagnosed for more than two years to learn more about how to manage their condition
Individual appointments with the diabetes specialist nurse and/or dietitian to improve glucose control
Group sessions with the diabetes specialist nurse and dietitian to start new treatments to improve glucose control

Service Access
The ICDS operates Monday to Friday, 9.00-17.00 (except bank holidays)

There is a dedicated telephone number for the service:
01582 718431
Fax: 01582 718051
ICDS@ldh.nhs.uk

Exceptional demand at Bedford Hospital

Due to exceptional demand, Bedford Hospital is currently restricting visitation to one individual at a time. We ask that you wear a mask when visiting, masks are available in all ward areas

Patients with appointments at the hospital should continue to attend, unless told otherwise, and please only attend A&E if urgent and emergency care is required.