NEC Care : Dorset Diabetic Eye Screening

01/04/2026

The Dorset Diabetic Eye Screening Programme is you to join our forum! If you are living with or caring for someone with diabetes, help us improve our service and reflect the community needs.

📅22nd April 2026
🕓12:00 - 1:00pm.
Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/p6p6RpHmcx

30/03/2026

What happens if I miss my appointment?🤔

Find out here what to do, and what you need to know.

25/03/2026

What causes Diabetic Retinopathy?🤔👀

17/03/2026

How does diabetic eye screening affect young people!?🤔👀

Its just as important for young people to attend their diabetic eye screening appointment. It is a part of regular diabetes care.

10/03/2026

Join our online portal!📱

link here to portal - https://appointments.eyehosted.net/dor/

or scan the QR code on the image.

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