Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country Diabetic Eye Screening Programme Raising awareness of the importance of diabetic eye screening in the West Midlands. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/eyescreen2

πŸ‘€ Harmless Eye Floaters or Something Serious?Seeing small drifting dots/strands, as well as flashes in the field of visi...
20/01/2026

πŸ‘€ Harmless Eye Floaters or Something Serious?
Seeing small drifting dots/strands, as well as flashes in the field of vision is usually harmless and very common.
⚠️ However, seek an urgent opticians appointment or get help from NHS 111 if you notice:
β€’ A sudden increase in floaters or flashes
β€’ A sudden appearance of many floaters or flashes for the first time
β€’ A dark curtain/shadow over your vision
β€’ Eye pain or blurred vision
If you have diabetes, regular eye screening helps spot problems early.
πŸ”— https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/floaters-and-flashes-in-the-eyes/

πŸ’™πŸ§©πŸ“šπŸŒŸOur screening staff have now completed the Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism (Tier 2). This ...
08/01/2026

πŸ’™πŸ§©πŸ“šπŸŒŸOur screening staff have now completed the Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism (Tier 2). This training is part of a national initiative led by the Oliver McGowan Foundation, created in memory of Oliver to ensure that health and care professionals have the right skills and understanding to provide safe, compassionate, and inclusive care for people with learning disabilities and autism.
This achievement reflects the Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country Diabetic Eye Screening Programme's commitment to improving patient experience and reducing health inequalities. Thank you to everyone who took part! πŸ’™πŸ§©πŸ“šπŸŒŸ

πŸŽ‰βœ¨ Happy New Year from BSBC DESP! βœ¨πŸŽ‰Wishing our patients and followers all the best in 2026. Thank you for your continue...
02/01/2026

πŸŽ‰βœ¨ Happy New Year from BSBC DESP! βœ¨πŸŽ‰
Wishing our patients and followers all the best in 2026. Thank you for your continued support. Here’s to another year of delivering high-quality diabetic eye screening services in the region! πŸ’«

30/12/2025

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β„οΈβœ¨ Feedback Friday! βœ¨β„οΈWe love shining a spotlight on the amazing feedback our patients share with us. Well done to our...
19/12/2025

β„οΈβœ¨ Feedback Friday! βœ¨β„οΈ
We love shining a spotlight on the amazing feedback our patients share with us. Well done to our fabulous team! πŸ’¬πŸ’™β˜ƒοΈβ„οΈ

πŸŽ„ Managing Diabetes During the Festive Season πŸŽ„Enjoy the holidays while staying on top of your diabetes with a few simpl...
18/12/2025

πŸŽ„ Managing Diabetes During the Festive Season πŸŽ„
Enjoy the holidays while staying on top of your diabetes with a few simple tips:
β€’ Stay active- even a short walk after meals supports blood sugar control.
β€’ Enjoy treats mindfully- moderation and small swaps help keep blood sugars steady.
β€’ Consider checking blood sugars more often, as routines, food, and activity levels change.
β€’ Stock up on meds & supplies before holidays when pharmacies close.
β€’ Be aware of food–medicine interactions, especially with festive greens, cranberry products, and certain cheeses
β€’ Try simple festive swaps like new potatoes, homemade berry sauce, or nutty parsley sauce to reduce spikes.
Wishing you a happy, healthy festive season! β„οΈπŸ’™
πŸ”— https://www.diabetes.org.uk/living-with-diabetes/eating/christmas-food-and-diabetes
πŸ”— https://www.gov.uk/government/news/festive-foods-and-your-medicines-mhra-shares-advice-to-help-you-stay-safe-this-winter

11/12/2025

Your vision matters.

If you have diabetes, you will be regularly invited for diabetic eye screening.

Screening is important because when eye problems are caught early, they can be treated more effectively, before you notice changes to your sight.

Find out more at nhs.uk/des or on our website here Diabetic Eye Screening - InHealth Group

InHealth has proudly partnered with the NHS for nearly 15 years to deliver diabetic eye screening across 19 of England’s 57 programmes - supporting over 1.8 million people in protecting their sight.

πŸŽ‰ Feedback Friday! πŸŽ‰We love hearing from our patients πŸ’™ Thank you to everyone who left positive feedback for the BSBC Di...
05/12/2025

πŸŽ‰ Feedback Friday! πŸŽ‰
We love hearing from our patients πŸ’™ Thank you to everyone who left positive feedback for the BSBC Diabetic Eye Screening Programme recently. Your kind words mean the world to our team! 🌍✨

πŸ‘πŸ“ Find Your Nearest Diabetic Eye Screening Venue! πŸ“πŸ‘Regular eye screening is essential for anyone living with diabetes,...
02/12/2025

πŸ‘πŸ“ Find Your Nearest Diabetic Eye Screening Venue! πŸ“πŸ‘
Regular eye screening is essential for anyone living with diabetes, as it can detect problems early and prevent sight loss. Check out the full list of local diabetic eye screening venues here:
https://www.inhealthgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BSBC-Venue-List-V1.4.pdf

To find out more or to book or re-arrange your next diabetic eye screening appointment, please get in touch:
☎️0121 661 2220
πŸ“§enquiries.bsbcdesp@nhs.net

🧸🎁 πŸŽ€ πŸŽ„πŸ’This festive season, our incredible team will be supporting Toys 4 Birmingham, a wonderful local charity that del...
27/11/2025

🧸🎁 πŸŽ€ πŸŽ„πŸ’This festive season, our incredible team will be supporting Toys 4 Birmingham, a wonderful local charity that delivers new toys to vulnerable children and young people over the holidays.
Our volunteers will be collecting donations and helping to sort toys, pack boxes, and load vans ready to spread smiles across the region.
A huge thank you in advance to all our amazing volunteers. Your efforts will make a real difference to families this Christmas!🧸🎁 πŸŽ€ πŸŽ„πŸ’

14/11/2025

Globally, 7 in 10 adults (412 million people) living with diabetes are of working age. This years theme is β€˜know more and do more for diabetes at work’. At InHealth we are committed to fostering a supportive work environment for all our staff and those that may live with diabetes. This includes offering flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments – as well as a highly skilled and approachable leadership community who are available to offer help and guidance to make working with a condition such as diabetes, easier.

This , we're joining the call for better diabetes awareness, reinforced through our partnership with the NHS to support the roll out of the National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP), now delivered across 19 locations across the UK, and supporting 2 million patients with diabetes. Attending your scheduled appointment is vital if you want to manage the condition. The routine check-up can help you spot and treat diabetic retinopathy early, which should prevent it from progressing to a stage where it’s more difficult to treat.

Get in touch with your local Patient Engagement Centre team or use our Patient Portal today to arrange an appointment that works for you. To find your local contact or Patient Portal details, take a look at our website here: https://www.inhealthgroup.com/diabetic-eye-screening/contact-and-locations/

If you want to better understand more of the signs of diabetes and assess your own risk, try out this online tool from World Diabetes Day: https://worlddiabetesday.org/type-2-diabetes-risk-assessment/

Look out for more from us and our teams, as we step out into the communities that we serve and encourage them to put their health first.

Remembrance Sunday 2025- Lest We Forget Yesterday, we paused to remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of all m...
10/11/2025

Remembrance Sunday 2025- Lest We Forget
Yesterday, we paused to remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of all members of the armed forces as well as civilian personnel who served during the two World Wars and in subsequent conflicts.
At BSBC DESP, we join the nation in honouring their memory and expressing our deepest gratitude.
β€œAt the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

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