Mid and South Essex Eye Screening Programme

20/02/2026

Did you know there is another way to contact your GP, without phoning ahead to get an appointment?

Via their website or the NHS app, you can simply send them your symptoms, and get a response within 1 working day.

Tap it, type it, and they'll take care of it! Find out more: https://orlo.uk/xul1V

20/02/2026

🌿 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🌿

On the months when our Wellbeing Café is not running, we’re introducing Bookable Appointments with two members of our team. These appointments offer:

• A private space to share experiences
• Tailored information and resources
• Support around key moments such as transition or future planning
• Pre‑booking so we can prepare the most relevant information for you

📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Central Baptist Church
Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LN
We’ll be in Seminar Room 2 – when you enter the church, the room is directly ahead, just past the reception desk.

🕙 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
⏰ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬:
10:00–10:30 am – BOOKED
10:45–11:15 am – Available
11:30 am–12:00 pm – Available

If you’d like to book an appointment, just send us a message or email info@essexcarersnetwork.co.uk. We look forward to supporting you.

20/02/2026

19/02/2026

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects the retina (the back of the eye). Changes in the retina could cause significant visual impairment and even total blindness.
In the early stages of the disease, there is often no symptoms. However, DO NOT wait for symptoms to occur. When you do have symptoms, that is indicative of having retinal changes.
What can I do to protect my vision?
You could have a comprehensive dilated eye screening annually. Prevention and early detection is key for maintaining your vision.

Call our bookings office: 01245 806100

18/02/2026

A blessed Ramadan to you and your family. We look forward to seeing you at your diabetic eye screening appointment. Please see poster for more information while participating in Ramadan. Should you choose to cancel or rearrange your appointment during this time, please call us on 01245 806100

17/02/2026

Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.

17/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year, the Horse symbolizes momentum, strength, and forward motion. This is a year to move with purpose, clear goals, confident decisions, and bold energy!

11/02/2026

Did you know that pregnancy can sometimes cause rapid progression of diabetic retinopathy?
The progression occurs in 50%-70% of cases.
Women with type I diabetes are particularly vulnerable to ocular changes during pregnancy due to increased hormones.
Diabetic Eye Screening can detect changes early and ensure prompt referral if treatment is needed.

To notify us of a pregnancy, please call our bookings team on 01245 806100