Arden, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

07/04/2026

Happy World Health Day! 🌍💙

Today is a reminder that health is a right for everyone—not a privilege. Small actions add up: drink more water, move your body, get enough sleep, wash your hands, and check in on the people around you.

Let’s choose wellbeing, support healthy habits, and make prevention a priority.

What’s one healthy step you’ll take this week? Share in the comments.

19/03/2026

🌈 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 🌈
This week, we’re proudly celebrating the wonderfully diverse team within our Diabetic Eye Screening Programme - a team whose different ways of thinking, learning, and problem‑solving help us make healthcare better every single day.
Today, our Deputy Programme Manager, Christy, shared her personal journey with dyslexia during the InHealth Neurodiversity Awareness & Inclusion Session. She spoke honestly about the challenges she has faced, the strengths it has given her, and the importance of lifting the mask many neurodivergent people feel pressured to wear.

Her message was simple but powerful:
✨ Neurodiversity is not a deficit. It is a lens through which brilliance shines. ✨
By embracing our differences, we create teams that are more creative, compassionate, and resilient, and we hope Christy’s story inspires others to be proud of who they truly are.

Here’s to celebrating neurodiversity, raising awareness, and championing inclusion not just this week, but every week. 💙💜💛

18/03/2026

On 18 March, the Global Recycling Foundation will hold its annual Global Recycling Day. Created in 2018, the organisation’s goal is to help recognise, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. Through education and communication, they aim to raise awareness about the connection between recycling, pollution, and environmental health.

Today marks a global moment of collective action and shared purpose. 🌟

Global Recycling Day highlights the importance of recycling in building resilient systems, supporting responsible resource use, and strengthening a more circular future. ♻️

It’s a reminder that progress is shaped through collaboration across communities, sectors, and borders. 🤝🏻

Thank you for being part of this movement and for contributing, in your own way, to a more sustainable world. 🏆



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10/03/2026

It's World Glaucoma Week! This year, Glaucoma UK have unveiled glaucoma simulations to raise awareness and show how the condition can really affect sight — often as subtle, blurry or missing patches, not the “black tunnel” many people expect.
Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of sight” because symptoms can go unnoticed. That’s why knowing your risk and having regular eye tests is important. While sight loss from glaucoma can’t be reversed, treatment can slow or prevent further damage in most cases.
Take a few minutes to check your risk today and protect your vision: glaucoma.uk/risk

19/02/2026

🌟 Everything You Need to Know About Diabetic Eye Screening 🌟
Keeping your eyes healthy matters — especially if you’re living with diabetes.
Here is a helpful link that explains everything you need to know about diabetic eye screening, including an easy-to-follow video.
👁️ What you’ll find inside:
✔️ Why diabetic eye screening is so important
✔️ Who is eligible for screening
✔️ How to get your diabetic eye screening appointment
✔️ How to prepare for your appointment
✔️ What happens during the screening
✔️ When and how you’ll receive your results
✔️ What your diabetic eye screening results really mean
Regular screening is one of the best ways to protect your eyesight and prevent serious complications. Early detection saves sight. 💙
👉 Click the link to learn more and watch the video:
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/diabetic-eye-screening/

Find out who should have diabetic eye screening, why it's done and what happens, and when you’ll get your results.

17/02/2026

🐎 Happy Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year to everyone starting their celebrations in our AHW eye screening community! 新年快乐!
The Year of the Horse is linked with energy, independence and pushing forward - which feels pretty fitting for anyone that is overdue their screening.
Book today by calling 01905 896333
Wishing you a healthy, happy year ahead, wherever and however you’re celebrating.

12/02/2026

Protect your vision this Ramadan!
Eye drops won’t break your fast and are safe to use during your diabetic eye screening. They help us get clearer images of your eyes to protect your sight.
If you have an appointment during Ramadan, it’s okay to receive eye drops. Your eyesight matters, don’t miss it!

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

🌈 LGBTQ+ History Month: A Look Back at Key Milestones
February gives us the chance to recognise the progress made toward LGBTQ+ equality in the UK — and the powerful moments that helped shape the inclusive society we’re working toward today.

✨ A brief history:
• Section 28 Repeal (2003–2004): This harmful law once blocked schools from discussing LGBTQ+ identities. Its repeal opened the door to visibility, education, and acceptance.

• Equal Age of Consent (2001): Gay and bisexual men finally gained equal legal rights when the age of consent was brought in line with heterosexual relationships.

• Ban on LGBTQ+ Military Service Lifted (2000): LGBTQ+ personnel could at last serve openly, with dignity and fairness.

• Marriage Equality (2013–2014): Same‑sex marriage became legal in England, Wales, and later Scotland — affirming the right to love and marry openly.

These milestones represent courage, activism, and the ongoing fight for equality. 🌈💛

Let’s keep learning, celebrating, and creating workplaces and communities where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

05/02/2026

🌈 February is LGBTQ+ History Month! 🌈
We’re proud to be celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month — a time to recognise the incredible contributions, resilience, and history of the LGBTQ+ community.
As a programme, we are honoured to hold the LGBTQ+ Gold Award for Healthcare Excellence, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing inclusive, respectful, and equitable care for everyone we serve. 🏅💙
We proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community and remain dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for our patients, colleagues, and partners.
🌟 Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and respected. 🌟

03/02/2026

Last month AHW DESP Screened 7245 people, however many appointments weren't attended. Please cancel and rebook if you are unable to make your appointment.

27/01/2026

Your vision matters. Schedule your eye screening today to protect your sight, catch problems early, and keep doing the things you love.
Call 01905896333 today to book your Diabetic Eye screening or alternatively scan the QR code below.