Mid and South Essex Eye Screening Programme

20/05/2026

The Patient Portal can be used to book or re-arrange screening appointments, update contact information, and view screening results and images- all online.

You can access the Portal by following this link: https://portal.msedesp.co.uk (or alternatively scan the QR code in the image below).

18/05/2026

Why do you need to attend both of these appointments?

Diabetic eye screening specifically checks for damage caused by diabetes (diabetic retinopathy) before symptoms appear. This can help prevent sight loss through early treatment.

It is important to still attend for your eye test with the optician to check your vision, and look at your overall eye health.

If you are unsure of when your next diabetic eye screening is please contact our bookings team on 01245 806100.

18/05/2026

Dementia Action Week, 18 - 24 May 2026

Dementia Action Week is an awareness campaign led by the Alzheimer’s Society, bringing people and organisations together to act on dementia.

This year, please join the Forget Me Not Appeal.

Behind each Forget Me Not badge, there are stories of lives devastated by dementia and wearing the badge together will create a movement of hope, action and unity.

15/05/2026

13/05/2026

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13/05/2026

We're inviting our patients to join our Patient Forum!

Its a great opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas and help us improve our service.
Tell us what matters most to you and how we can work together to make positive changes.

If you're interested in joining us, please call 01245 809491 or send us an email at desp.engagement@nhs.net.

11/05/2026

This video will explain what happens in your diabetic eye screening appointment.

If you are unsure when your appointment is, please call our bookings team on 01245 806100.

This video shows you what to expect when you attend your diabetic eye screening appointment.Special thanks to Moorfields Eye Hospital For mo...

10/05/2026

The 2026 theme is "Take Action," focusing on practical steps to improve mental health for individuals and communities.

Awareness is vital but real change comes when we take action too.

This week focus on taking practical steps—for yourself and for others to promote mental wellbeing awareness.

07/05/2026