Greater Manchester South Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

10/03/2026

The urgent eyecare service provides assessment and treatment for eye problems that come on suddenly such as:

👉Changes in vision
👉A red or painful eye
👉Something in your eye that won’t come out
👉Flashes or things floating across your eye

To book an assessment search: ‘primary eyecare NHS GM’.

10/03/2026

No matter which of our 340+ groups you attend, friendly facilitators will always be there to welcome you at the door, explain how the sessions run, and make sure you know where to find the brews and biscuits. ❤️

Our groups are running this Monday 7-9pm for any man 18+. 👌

There’s no booking, no fees and no registration needed. Just turn up.

Visit our website to find your nearest group or email info@andysmanclub.co.uk to join our online groups.

06/03/2026

Its Feedback Friday and we are walking with a SPRING in our step thanks to this lovely feedback for the beginning of March and the beginning of Spring. Keep sending your feedback to us🤩🤩🤩

03/03/2026

If you or someone you support experiences Charles Bonnet Syndrome, it can help to have a few simple “in the moment” strategies to try.

Small changes can sometimes reduce a hallucination, like adjusting the lighting (brighter or dimmer), moving into another room, clapping your hands/clicking your fingers, or gently turning/tilting your head from side to side. Some people also find guided meditation a helpful way to feel calmer and more in control.

For more coping strategies and support, visit charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk

03/03/2026

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.

27/02/2026

Its Friday and we are so happy that you think our staff are "incredible". Our staff are sometimes the first healthcare workers to see you after your diagnosis and we feel its important to put you at ease for your screening especially as its your first so if you have questions do ask away. We also offer reasonable adjustments if you have other health issues that might affect your attending for screening so please let our Patient Engagement Centre staff know 📞☎️0161 464 3000☎️📞

25/02/2026

TOMORROW *******Calling Men of Manchester****** please do join the AAA screening and other Health Services for this event. The Greater Manchester Diabetic Eye Screening Engagement team will be there to give guidance on our screening and diabetic information from DUK the RNIB and the Macular Society...so don't miss out on vital health checks and information as well as the chance to win some Manchester City goodies. Like an aneurysm diabetic retinopathy can be symptom-less in the early stages and if caught early it could save your sight and checking for aneurysms can save your life

25/02/2026

All screenings are important and we met the guys from Prostate Cancer Support recently who shared their stories with us...very real stories that meant that had they not been checked their stories could have had devastating affects on them... so please do get checked out for more info please visit their website https://prostatecancersupport.org/

24/02/2026

CBS hallucinations can be unpredictable, but many people tell us they’re not random.

If your Charles Bonnet Syndrome feels worse at certain times, it can sometimes be linked to things like stress, being unwell with a fever, medication for other conditions (for example oxybutynin, atropine eye drops, amitriptyline, lansoprazole or tramadol), or low sodium levels (hyponatremia), which can disrupt brain signalling.

Spotting your own triggers can make flare-ups feel a little less frightening — and helps you know when it might be worth checking in with a health professional, especially if symptoms change suddenly.

Find more information and support at: charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk/managing-cbs

24/02/2026

24/02/2026