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Working to support professionals involved in retinal screening for people with diabetes. http://www.

The British Association of Retinal Screening aims to provide a continuing educational, representational and support resource for those involved in screenin, both by using the internet and by the organisation of suitable conferences and meetings.

31/10/2025

🚨 It’s Here! The New BARS Website is LIVE! 🚨
We’re thrilled to announce that the British Association of Retinal Screening (BARS) website has officially launched!
Check it out now 👉 https://eyescreening.org.uk

🖥️ Explore our refreshed look and improved features, including:
✨ 2025 Conference presentations and poster competition winners
📸 Photo gallery from Birmingham 2025
🗳️ Conference feedback form (complete yours to receive your certificate)
👥 Members’ Hub with exclusive HSD resources
💼 Job vacancies – advertise your post with us!

If you were an active member in the past 12 months, check your inbox for an email to create your new password and access your account.
We can’t wait to welcome you back! 💜

📖 Read the latest issue of The BARS Chronicle Vol. 13 here:

https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/b4fd8ade-719e-410f-83b8-ec341fae58d0/The%20BARS%20Chronicle%20-%20Vol%2013.pdf.pdf

18/09/2025

📣✨ It’s almost here! ✨📣

The 23rd Annual BARS Conference takes place tomorrow 🎓
📅 Friday 19th September 2025
📍 Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre

We can’t wait to welcome delegates, speakers, and exhibitors from across the UK diabetic eye screening community for a fantastic day of learning, sharing, and networking 🙌

📖 You can view the full conference brochure here:
🔗https://www.eyescreening.org.uk/userFiles/File/CONFERENCE%202025/Conference%20Brochure%202025.pdf

See you in Birmingham! 🎉

16/09/2025

⏳✨ Not long left until BARS 2025! ✨⏳

The countdown is nearly over…
📅 Friday 19th September
📍 Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre

We’re so excited to welcome everyone from across the UK diabetic eye screening community for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🤝

🔑 Important reminder: Don’t forget to bring your work ID badge with you, you’ll need it to access the conference and for identification throughout the day.

See you very soon! 🙌

12/09/2025

⏰✨ Only 1 Week to Go! ✨⏰

We’re just 7 days away from the 23rd Annual BARS Conference 🎓
📅 Friday 19th September 2025
📍 Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre

The countdown is on! 🙌 We can’t wait to welcome delegates, speakers, and trade partners for a packed day of learning, sharing, and connecting.

💡 Inspiring sessions
🤝 Networking with colleagues and industry
🍹 Drinks & canapé reception to round off the day

Birmingham… we’re almost ready! 🎉

27/08/2025

🎟️✨ Don’t Miss Out – Ticket Sales Closing Soon! ✨🎟️

Tickets for the BARS 2025 Conference will only be on sale until Sunday 31st August ⏳

📅 Date: Friday 19th September 2025
📍 Venue: Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre

Join us for:
🔬 Expert talks & updates from NHS England
👩‍⚕️ OCT workshop (limited spaces!)
💡 Inspiring sessions from Diabetes UK Young Leaders
🍹 Drinks & canapé reception
🤝 Networking with colleagues & trade partners

Once sales close, there will be no further ticket availability – so secure your place now!

👉 Get your tickets today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/britishassociationofretinalscreening1/1611246

26/08/2025

⏳ Last Chance! ⏳
The BARS 2025 Poster Competition closes this Friday 29th August – don’t miss out!

This is your opportunity to:
✨ Share your research, audits & innovations
✨ Showcase your work to colleagues nationwide
✨ Win amazing prizes (sponsored by Topcon):
🥇 £300 🥈 £150 🥉 £50

📏 Posters must be A0 portrait and printed.
📄 PDF entries must be submitted by the deadline.
👩‍⚕️ Presenters must also attend the conference to stand with their poster during judging.

🔗 Submit here: www.eyescreening.org.uk/pages

📍 BARS 2025 Conference
🗓️ Friday 19th September | Holiday Inn, Birmingham

🚀 Don’t delay – get your entry in today! Topcon GB

14/08/2025

🚨 FINAL CALL – Poster Competition! 🚨
🗓️ Deadline: Friday 29th August 2025

Got research, an audit, or an innovative service improvement to share? 📊✨
This is your chance to showcase your work to the UK diabetic eye screening community at BARS 2025!

📏 Requirements:
✅ A0 portrait, printed poster
✅ PDF submission by the deadline
✅ Present in person during judging

🏆 Prizes Sponsored by Topcon:
🥇 £300 🥈 £150 🥉 £50

🔗 Entry form & details: www.eyescreening.org.uk/pages

📍 BARS 2025 – 23rd Annual Conference
Friday 19th September | Holiday Inn, Birmingham

Don’t miss your chance to shine – submit today! 💡👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

11/08/2025

🎯 BARS 2025 – Last Chance for Tickets! 🎯

📅 Date: Friday 19th September 2025
📍 Venue: Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre

Join us for a jam-packed programme of talks, workshops, networking, and trade exhibitions including:

✨ Keynote from Professor Sarita Jacobs
✨ OCT Workshop with Mrs Samantha Mann & Professor Tunde Peto
✨ Insights from Diabetes UK – Together Type 1
✨ Updates from NHS England DESP leaders
✨ Plus, drinks & canapés to close the day 🍸

⏳ Ticket sales close on 31st August! Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the UK’s biggest diabetic eye screening event of the year.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/britishassociationofretinalscreening1/1611246

01/08/2025

🚨 ONLY 10 TICKETS LEFT! 🚨
Our OCT Workshop at the BARS 2025 Conference is almost SOLD OUT! 👁️🔬

If you’re planning to attend and want to gain hands-on insight into OCT implementation in diabetic eye screening, now is the time to book! ⏳

📅 Friday 19th September 2025
📍 Holiday Inn, Birmingham City Centre
🎟️ Book here:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/britishassociationofretinalscreening1/1611246

⚠️ OCT workshop spaces are strictly limited to 40 attendees – and we’ve only got 10 spots left!

Don’t miss out! Secure your place today

30/07/2025

📣 Hot off the press! The latest issue of the BARS Chronicle – Vol. 12 is now live! 📰✨

https://www.eyescreening.org.uk/pages/default.asp?id=29&scroll=pageInner

What’s inside? 👀
🔹 A welcome from our interim Co-Chair Zoe Tobin
🌐 A sneak peek at our brand new website – launching soon!
🧠 Have your say on the World Café topics
🧬 Fascinating case study on Oculocutaneous Albinism
🎟️ Full details on the 2025 BARS Conference in Birmingham

💬 Submit your questions for the Together Type 1 panel
🗳️ Vote on World Café themes
🏆 Learn how to enter the poster competition

🔗 Dive into all this and more now!

https://www.eyescreening.org.uk/pages/default.asp?id=29&scroll=pageInner

23/07/2025

📢 Important Update – Bank Details Change

Please be advised that BARS has recently updated its bank account details. The old account has now been closed. 🏦

If you’re part of a procurement or finance team working with us, please ensure you update your records accordingly.

📧 To request our official bank account update letter, please contact either:
💼 zoe.tobin@nhs.net
💼 charlottewallis@nhs.net

We appreciate your cooperation!

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Website

http://www.eyescreening.org.uk/

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