Surrey Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

31/10/2025

Please don't forget to book your flu vaccine and your diabetic eye screening if you are due one! Book your diabetic eye screening on 01483 359060 or email: inl.enquiries.surreydesp@nhs.net

Did you know people living with diabetes are eligible for a FREE flu vaccine across the UK?

If you have diabetes and get the flu, you are more at risk of being unwell for longer and developing more serious complications like pneumonia. It can also make diabetes harder to manage.

Get in touch with your GP or local community pharmacy to book an appointment. To find out more about diabetes and the flu, including what to do in your region, head to https://orlo.uk/flu-jab_U2PYb

29/10/2025

Last weekend, we joined the Celebration of Heritage and Creativity hosted by the African Community in Surrey and Sussex at Horley Community Centre to mark Black History Month.

We were joined by the Surrey Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and Healthwatch Surrey to raise awareness around the importance of eyesight tests and of regular diabetic eye screening for people who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Learn more about diabetic eye screening https://ow.ly/SkAF50XiT6B

24/10/2025

Celebrate Black History Month with us at the Diabetic Eye Screening stall! Join the African Community in Surrey and Sussex for fun and valuable info!

19/10/2025

19/10/2025

Hello everyone! We ae super excited to introduce Surrey DESP’s first Community Champion! This amazing person is ready to make a big impact in our community.

Feeling inspired to become a Community Champion too? Contact us!

28/09/2025

World Deaf Day

Making the invisible visible. 🌻

430 million people across the world live with disabling hearing loss.

Hearing loss occurs for different reasons and can lead to feelings of isolation.

But there are ways to include the Deaf community and those who are hard of hearing.

Sign language interpreters play a vital role in ensuring access and participation for the Deaf community. The use of captioning is a simple yet effective solution to ensure that communication is accessible during meetings, concerts, presentations, theatre performances, and many other events.

Simple steps, such as facing the person you are talking to so they can lip-read. Moving to a quieter and well-lit area can also help.

Have a pen and paper handy or use the notes function on your phone to write down what you want to say.

And remember the three Rs: repeat, repeat, rephrase.



We are proud to work with European Federation of Hard of Hearing People to bring greater awareness.



🎙️Subscribe to The Sunflower Conversations podcast to listen to the following episodes:

- Hearing Loss with Lidia Best, EFHOH, https://bit.ly/4grYHpt

- Cochlear implant with Steven Mifsud MBE, https://bit.ly/4mma6Iy

The podcast is available on podcast platforms.




ALT: Green graphic with yellow Sunflowers and a green Sunflower lanyard. Text: World Deaf Day.

28/09/2025

Did you know you can ask for BSL translators for your diabetic eye screening appointments? Give us a ring and we will be happy to make any adjustments we can. Bookings Team on 01483 359060 Mon-Fri (8am-8pm), and Sat (8am- 12pm). Or email:inl.enquiries.surreydesp@nhs.net

World Deaf Day

Making the invisible visible. 🌻

430 million people across the world live with disabling hearing loss.

Hearing loss occurs for different reasons and can lead to feelings of isolation.

But there are ways to include the Deaf community and those who are hard of hearing.

Sign language interpreters play a vital role in ensuring access and participation for the Deaf community. The use of captioning is a simple yet effective solution to ensure that communication is accessible during meetings, concerts, presentations, theatre performances, and many other events.

Simple steps, such as facing the person you are talking to so they can lip-read. Moving to a quieter and well-lit area can also help.

Have a pen and paper handy or use the notes function on your phone to write down what you want to say.

And remember the three Rs: repeat, repeat, rephrase.



We are proud to work with European Federation of Hard of Hearing People to bring greater awareness.



🎙️Subscribe to The Sunflower Conversations podcast to listen to the following episodes:

- Hearing Loss with Lidia Best, EFHOH, https://bit.ly/4grYHpt

- Cochlear implant with Steven Mifsud MBE, https://bit.ly/4mma6Iy

The podcast is available on podcast platforms.




ALT: Green graphic with yellow Sunflowers and a green Sunflower lanyard. Text: World Deaf Day.

25/09/2025

It's National Eye Health Week! 👁️ If you have missed your screening appointment, no matter how long it's been, please contact us:

📞 0117 405 5000 to book a convenient appointment, or visit
👩‍💻Patient Portal https://portal.bnssgdesp.co.uk/ where you can manage appointments and view results.

10/09/2025

Whether you are newly diagnosed, know it all, or know someone who is diabetic, come and join Surrey Heartlands Diabetic Eye Screening at Mill Court Care Home for a Diabetes Awareness talk. There is always something new to learn 🌟 We look forward to seeing you!