Mid and South Essex Eye Screening Programme

02/03/2026

If you would like to attend a Saturday appointment. Please call our bookings team on 01245 806100 for availability.

27/02/2026

25/02/2026

Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes.
Eye problems caused by diabetes are called diabetic retinopathy. This condition is asymptomatic and can lead to sight loss if it's not found early.
The eye screening test can find problems before they affect your sight. Pictures are taken of the back of your eyes to check for any changes.
If you have diabetes and you're aged 12 or over, you'll get a letter inviting you to Diabetic Eye Screening.
Have a look at this short video to find out what happens at the diabetic eye screening appointment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi_77R21ZlE

24/02/2026

23/02/2026

Have you got our new number?

Our main hospital phone lines have now changed - make sure you save the right one:
📞 All hospitals: 0300 443 0000
Broomfield: 0300 443 0001
Southend: 0300 443 0002
Basildon: 0300 443 0003

Please share to help spread the word.

23/02/2026

✅ Not everything needs your time.

When everything feels urgent, nothing really is. Learn to separate the must-dos from the could-dos. Protect your energy.

23/02/2026

OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) for patients on the digital surveillance pathway.

An OCT scan can provide us with a more detailed understanding of any diabetic changes. The test uses light waves to create a detailed view of the retina and will help determine whether we can continue to monitor through screening or if a referral to Hospital Eye Services is needed.

It is very important to attend your diabetic eye screening appointments, if you need to contact us regarding an appointment, please call 01245 806100.

20/02/2026

Did you know there is another way to contact your GP, without phoning ahead to get an appointment?

Via their website or the NHS app, you can simply send them your symptoms, and get a response within 1 working day.

Tap it, type it, and they'll take care of it! Find out more: https://orlo.uk/xul1V

20/02/2026

🌿 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🌿

On the months when our Wellbeing Café is not running, we’re introducing Bookable Appointments with two members of our team. These appointments offer:

• A private space to share experiences
• Tailored information and resources
• Support around key moments such as transition or future planning
• Pre‑booking so we can prepare the most relevant information for you

📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Central Baptist Church
Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LN
We’ll be in Seminar Room 2 – when you enter the church, the room is directly ahead, just past the reception desk.

🕙 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
⏰ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬:
10:00–10:30 am – BOOKED
10:45–11:15 am – Available
11:30 am–12:00 pm – Available

If you’d like to book an appointment, just send us a message or email info@essexcarersnetwork.co.uk. We look forward to supporting you.