NEC Care : Dorset Diabetic Eye Screening

04/03/2026

Life can be stressful at times, and its important to understand how this can affect our diabetes. Read here to find out what happens and how to deal with it. 🤔🙌

If you are struggling with stress, take a look at these links:

- DiabetesUK Stress manger tool (Register and answer questions on how you deal with the demands of managing your condition to get a plan of action to help you simplify stressful situations) : https://learningzone.diabetes.org.uk/?_gl=1*1aezhgy*_gcl_au*MzgwMDkyNDY2LjE3MTgwMjgyMjg.*_ga*NjUzNTk0MTQxLjE2OTg5NDM1NjU.*_ga_J1HFNSGEX6*MTcxOTI0MzA1OC42Ni4xLjE3MTkyNDYyNzIuNTguMC4w

NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/.../feel.../feelings-and-symptoms/stress/

27/02/2026

Why Diabetic Eye Screening is so important!😮👀

24/02/2026

Diabetic eye screening appointments are not quite the same as your optician appointment. Find out here the difference and importance of both health checks. 👁👍

For more information on diabetic eye screening: https://neccare.necsws.com/

For more information on Opticians: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/opticians/

18/02/2026

We have a new OCT venue! Read here for all our locations available for OCT scans👀😎

13/02/2026

🌙 Ramadan is nearly here, remember to prioritise your health and fast safely.

Ramadan 2026 in the UK is expected to begin on the evening of 17 Feb, with fasting starting 18 Feb.
It’s set to end on 19 March, though local moon sighting may bring the final day to 18 March.

09/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended their appointment in January!🎉😁

23/01/2026

We will be at the Bournemouth East Way Health information Event,
be sure to claim your free ticket and come and speak to a member of our team to assist you with any queries or advice with Diabetes and healthy living!

Looking to make a change for your health in 2026? Whether you want to lose weight, exercise more, or reduce your alcohol intake, our special health information event could be where you start.

On Tuesday 27th January, we will be welcoming representatives from LiveWell Dorset, BHLive, With You, and the Dorset Diabetic Eye Screening Programme to East Way Clinic to chat about the support they can offer and the benefits of making these lifestyle changes. We will also be offering free blood pressure checks.

This event is completely free to attend. You can book your 1-hour attendance timeslot by visiting: bit.ly/45x1F7M

20/01/2026

Want to know how you can reduce your risk of diabetic retinopathy? read here...🤔📖

Information has been gathered from DiabetesUK, take a look at their website for more information: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/complications/retinopathy

13/01/2026

Why attend if your vision is fine?🤔👀

If you need to book an appointment:

📞01305 602461
🌐https://appointments.eyehosted.net/dor/

08/01/2026

Read here for some advice on how to prepare for the winter whilst living with diabetes. 💙❄️

18/12/2025

Some useful reminders for before your appointment!👀

12/12/2025

Are you experiencing flue-like symptoms?🤧

If so, please wear a face mask to your appointment, most venues will provide them at request.