Gloucestershire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

11/03/2026

Do you want help to stop smoking? Check out Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire they offer a 12 week programme to help you quit.

Ready to quit smoking? Today is National No Smoking day.

Quitting smoking is easier when you have a plan and the right support. Many people try to quit with willpower alone, but going cold turkey can be tough.

By preparing ahead and using stop-smoking products or getting expert help, you can really boost your chances of quitting for good.

Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire offer a 12 week programme https://hlsglos.org/stop-smoking/

08/03/2026

📣 Today is International Women's Day 🍾
Living with diabetes can be a challenge, but you can still achieve great things.
Look after your health and follow your dreams.
Here are some women living with diabetes to inspire you:
⭐Theresa May, the 2nd UK female Prime Minister, was diagnosed with Type 1 in her forties and became Prime Minister at the age of 67
⭐Halle Berry, the Oscar-winning actress, manages Type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise
⭐Professional footballer Greta Humphries, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 5 years old. She joined the Chelsea academy aged 16 and signed her first professional contract at 19
⭐Lila Moss, the fashion model who famously wore her insulin pump on the runway

05/03/2026

Do you find it hard to attend your health checks? If you have difficulty attending diabetic eye screening, why not talk to us. We will do all we can to accommodate your needs.
📞 0300 422 4419
📧 ghn-tr.despadmin@nhs.net

When we talk about missed diabetes health checks, it’s not simply a case of people not wanting to go.

The reality is that some people struggle with long appointment times that can clash with important work and family commitments. And when you need to chase your healthcare team to get all your checks because they’re not all covered in one appointment, it can take a lot of effort.

Then, there’s the third of working-age people who say they find it difficult to talk to their employer about taking time off for medical appointments. And there’s stigma. Over half of people with diabetes say they’ve missed appointments because they felt judged or ashamed. That’s a massive number.

Others might feel fine about their diabetes, but when you’re managing the condition day in, day out, it can be hard to prioritise another appointment — especially if nothing feels wrong.

Whatever your story, it's vital that everyone with diabetes gets their regular diabetes health checks. We’ve got lots of information about them, what they mean and why they’re so important, along with free downloadable resources to help you advocate for yourself if you’re not getting the care you expect.

Go to https://orlo.uk/health-checks_6kREO to find out more.

We’re here too if you need support, information or you’re finding things too much. Call our helpline on 0345 123 2399.

28/02/2026

New NICE guidelines are published, to bring earlier access to a range of treatments, for type 2 diabetics.

📢 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidelines that will give people with type 2 diabetes access to more effective treatments earlier.

This will transform treatment for many people living with the condition, helping them to improve their self-management and avoid the devastating complications of diabetes.

We’ve campaigned for this with your support and welcome this change which put the focus on prevention and personalised approaches to treatment, as well as ensuring equal access for all.

Head to our website to learn more about this exciting news:

https://orlo.uk/diabetes-treatments_6ECLZ

22/02/2026

Diabetes UK share Mohammed's story, 'looking after your diabetes during Ramadan'.

Mohammed shares his experience of looking after his diabetes during the holy month. Mohammed, from Carlisle, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2017. After feeling tired and fatigued - something Mohammed had put down to a busy work life - he saw his GP and went for blood tests which revealed very...

17/02/2026

With Ramadan and Lent both starting this week, many of us are focusing on what we eat 🍌🌶🍚
The Diabetes UK website has dietary advice, and inspiring recipes, for healthy eating. Why not check them out?
Click on the picture below or go to the Diabetes UK website and search 'food'

If you, or someone in your family, has type 1, type 2 or another type of diabetes, you'll know that it can sometimes be difficult to know what to eat. Start here for the key information you need to make healthy food choices for a balanced diet.

11/02/2026

👀New Venue for Stonehouse Diabetic Eye Screening 👀
Our diabetic eye screening van 🚐is coming to the car park of Stonehouse Community Centre, Laburnum Walk GL10 2NS
Please be aware, if parking at this venue, you will need to enter your car registration on the screen inside the hall.
April 27th to May 1st, appointments only, no walk ins.

09/02/2026

Did you know, around two-thirds of type 2 diabetics, also have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a long-lasting liver condition caused by having too much fat in the liver. The main treatment for NAFLD is...

08/02/2026

Do you use the NHS app?
It is a great way to order repeat prescriptions, view blood test results, review the outcome of previous GP appointments,...
The app can be installed on a smart phone 📱 or accessed on a computer 🖥️ www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login
It's often quicker than phoning 📞 your GP surgery.

You can do so much more with the NHS App than you realise. You can quickly and
easily request your repeat prescription. And if you turn on notifications, you’ll get
messages and appointment reminders as soon as they’re sent.

You can also view your GP health record in record time, get your test results faster
before they arrive in the post and more. All when it suits you.

Discover what you can do in the NHS App today, visit www.nhs.uk/nhsapp .
Tap the NHS App.

30/01/2026

We love feedback from our patients.
We asked, 'Are you happy with the info we sent out, prior to your appointment?'
95% of people replied they were happy with the information/did not need any additional information. Only 1% felt they would have liked more.
When you attend 👀Diabetic Eye Screening 👀, your screener will give you a link to our feedback survey. Please let us know, how it was for you.

26/01/2026

A healthy packed lunch, is a great way to avoid less healthy confidence foods, and it can save you money too 💰👛

Save yourself money by bringing a packed lunch to work or school every day with these tried-and-tested leakproof lunch boxes

23/01/2026

It's Feedback Friday.