Gloucestershire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

20/10/2025

Wishing joy and happiness to all our diabetic patients celebrating Diwali this week

12/10/2025

Hypo Awareness Week
Do you get anxious your blood sugar levels will go too low?
Many people suffer from hypo anxiety, for info and advice go to the Diabetes UK website
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/living-with-diabetes/emotional-wellbeing/hypo-anxiety?fbclid=Iwb21leANYmpZjbGNrA1iaY2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeypFuOt9h_3NbrXSnyYgDZzCEA6Y2shGYLeP8bpgJFe3sMPoT4UTR5GP2JiQ_aem_xKMQZH9vB6cJcozA2HEz4g

Worrying about your diabetes and having hypos is completely normal because it’s an added stress to your everyday life. But for some people, this worry becomes more intense, harder to control and results in anxiety. Hypo anxiety, also known as hypoglycemia anxiety, is when you're worried your blood...

10/10/2025

World Sight Day 2025
This year, the World Health Organisation is asking us to focus on the effects of screen time.
Follow the simple tip below to protect yourself from eye strain.

09/10/2025

🚧 Claremont Road Closure – Travel Update 🚧

From Monday 6 October, National Grid will begin work to replace a high voltage cable along Claremont Road near Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

➡️ Although this work is not related to the hospital, the Highways Authority has instructed a full road closure for safety.

🗓️ The closure will last for two weeks.
🚶‍♀️ Pedestrian access will remain open throughout.
📍 Signage will be in place to guide vehicles via alternative routes.

Please plan your journey accordingly and allow extra time when travelling to and from the hospital. Thank you for your understanding.

08/10/2025

Scientists are developing new 'Smart' insulin to reduce the risk of hypos. Click below to learn more about this interesting research.
https://type1diabetesgrandchallenge.org.uk/news/early-research-on-smart-insulin-brings-hope-for-safer-type-1-diabetes-management/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANTswVjbGNrA1Oy9mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeFJcnjEotrJBQkmntRs2H1-ec6JvrmYyR61iwE0J7_LOceTns4jJVlRjyOlU_aem_2hZWy0V4F_YR2wJsYguMAA

With the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge funding, Professor Michael Weiss and his team are making progress designing ‘smart’ insulins that have potential to reduce the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypos).

Read more about this promising research and what it could mean for the future of diabetes management 👉 https://orlo.uk/type1-grand-challenge_ob7qJ

Breakthrough T1D UK Steve Morgan Foundation

06/10/2025

The Hope Programme aims to help you enhance your resilience, discover new strengths and increase your ability to cope. It is available for all people living with long term health conditions.

24/09/2025

It's National Eye Health week.
This week, why not take some time to learn about ways you can protect your vision.
Check out the Sight Research UK website

Take part in National Eye Health Week 2025, you can find helpful recourses and tips for this year's National Eye Health Week (NEHW) which takes place from 22-28 September 2025, promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all. Find out why your Vision Matters!

20/09/2025

What happens at a diabetic eye screening appointment?
The NHS website below, explains why diabetic eye screening is done, and what happens during the appointment. There is even a short video. Why not share this with someone you know, who hasn't yet attended diabetic eye screening.
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/diabetic-eye-screening/

11/09/2025

We are recruiting. For further information and to apply, go to the NHS jobs website.
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9318-25-0815?location=Gloucester&distance=5&payRange=20-30&language=en&page=2

04/09/2025

The kidneys, like the eyes, have a network of fine blood vessels that can get damaged by diabetes.

🩺 Renal Information Day – You're Invited!

Join the Renal Team from Gloucestershire Hospitals on Thursday 18 September at The Conservatory, Oxstalls Tennis Centre, Gloucester, GL2 9DW.

Whether you're living with kidney disease or supporting someone who is, this is a great opportunity to:

✅ Meet our Renal healthcare team
✅ Ask questions about your care and condition
✅ Learn about dialysis, transplant, renal anaemia, dietetic support, psychological wellbeing, and more!

👥 In attendance: Renal Consultants, Dialysis & Transplant staff, Dietitians, Psychologists, GKPA, and patient carers.

☕ Tea and coffee available all day.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friends and family welcome.
📍 Drop in anytime!

03/09/2025

DIGIBETE is an online platform and app for young people with Type 1 diabetes, and their parents. There is a video of a diabetic eye screening appointment, found on their page for 12-13 year olds. This is ideal for anyone planning to attend 👀 screening 😎for the first time.

31/08/2025

Free NHS health checks at the Jamal Al-Karim mosque.
Do you need advice about managing your diabetes? Are you worried about your blood pressure? Why not drop-in for a chat and find out what NHS services are available.

Jamal Al-Karim Mosque in Gloucester will be hosting a community health check event on Saturday 13 September, between 10am and 2pm.

This is an opportunity for members of the community to meet some of our NHS outreach teams, speak to health professionals, get a free blood pressure check, and find out about the local NHS services available.

This free drop-in event is open to all members of the community, of any age or gender. To find out more visit our website via the link in the comments below 👇