Gloucestershire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

23/04/2026

We have a few appointments available next week in
CHELTENHAM, COLEFORD, DURSLEY and STONEHOUSE
Have you missed your diabetic eye screening this year?
Did you cancel your appointment and forget to rebook?
Why not give us a call 📞0300 422 4419

21/04/2026

Are you looking for ways to improve your health? Fit for life Gloucestershire run strength and balance exercise classes for older adults. A new class is starting in Coney Hill. Other locations include Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cheltenham and Gloucester

13/04/2026

If you have been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, you probably know it is important to work towards good blood sugar levels, through diet, exercise and taking and diabetes medication as prescribed. Did you also know, one of the first recommendations retinal doctors make, is to stop smoking? Smoking causes damage to blood vessels and increases the risk of developing sight threatening 👀 conditions. If you want help to quit smoking , why not download the NHS Quit Smoking App 🚭

The power to quit smoking is in your hands.

Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app today. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

11/04/2026

We are recruiting for an extra eye screener. This is a full time role, for an experience screener, OR a trainee willing to work towards a NVQ level 3 City and Guilds in Diabetic Retinal Screening. Minimum requirements, 2 A levels (or equivalent), full driving licence, English and Maths GCSE (grade A-C/9-4)
NHS band 4 £28,392 to £31,157
Applications are via the NHS jobs website, job reference 318-26-T0223

05/04/2026

🐣 Happy Easter from Gloucestershire Hospitals.

We hope you enjoy a peaceful and refreshing long weekend. Thank you to all our colleagues caring for patients this weekend and to our Gloucestershire community for your continued support.💙

04/04/2026

For a healthier Easter check out the tips on the Diabetes UK website https://www.diabetes.org.uk/living-with-diabetes/eating/cooking-for-people-with-diabetes/seasonal-cooking/easter?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQ-b7hjbGNrBD5u8WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtpHOQp-EjRQTfu-bAsnAFXWPBrM6KewBuTOPhsoEWPVaxDdr1KAv3-pwzv-_aem_Ntlbgc2g6RLpgBtpoZVV0w

01/04/2026

GP surgeries and pharmacies may be operating reduced hours over the bank holiday weekend. Do you have all the medication you need?
We wish you all a safe and happy Easter

22/03/2026

How about grilled salmon for dinner?
Eating healthily can actively promote eye health. Here are some tasty foods packed with the vitamins, minerals and healthy oils that contribute to retinal health.
🐟 Oily fish like Salmon, sardines & pilchards provide omega oils, vitamins D and A
🥦Green leafy veg, why not have some cabbage or kale with that grilled salmon
🫐Purple fruit and veg like beetroot and blueberries
🥕Carrots are well known for providing the vitamin A your eyes need, but did you know sweet potatoes and apricots are good sources too?
🥑 avocado, sunflower seeds and almonds provide vitamin E for protection from damage
🫘Get a zinc boost from kidney beans, black eyed peas and lean red meat

11/03/2026

Do you want help to stop smoking? Check out Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire they offer a 12 week programme to help you quit.

Ready to quit smoking? Today is National No Smoking day.

Quitting smoking is easier when you have a plan and the right support. Many people try to quit with willpower alone, but going cold turkey can be tough.

By preparing ahead and using stop-smoking products or getting expert help, you can really boost your chances of quitting for good.

Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire offer a 12 week programme https://hlsglos.org/stop-smoking/

08/03/2026

📣 Today is International Women's Day 🍾
Living with diabetes can be a challenge, but you can still achieve great things.
Look after your health and follow your dreams.
Here are some women living with diabetes to inspire you:
⭐Theresa May, the 2nd UK female Prime Minister, was diagnosed with Type 1 in her forties and became Prime Minister at the age of 67
⭐Halle Berry, the Oscar-winning actress, manages Type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise
⭐Professional footballer Greta Humphries, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 5 years old. She joined the Chelsea academy aged 16 and signed her first professional contract at 19
⭐Lila Moss, the fashion model who famously wore her insulin pump on the runway

05/03/2026

Do you find it hard to attend your health checks? If you have difficulty attending diabetic eye screening, why not talk to us. We will do all we can to accommodate your needs.
📞 0300 422 4419
📧 ghn-tr.despadmin@nhs.net

When we talk about missed diabetes health checks, it’s not simply a case of people not wanting to go.

The reality is that some people struggle with long appointment times that can clash with important work and family commitments. And when you need to chase your healthcare team to get all your checks because they’re not all covered in one appointment, it can take a lot of effort.

Then, there’s the third of working-age people who say they find it difficult to talk to their employer about taking time off for medical appointments. And there’s stigma. Over half of people with diabetes say they’ve missed appointments because they felt judged or ashamed. That’s a massive number.

Others might feel fine about their diabetes, but when you’re managing the condition day in, day out, it can be hard to prioritise another appointment — especially if nothing feels wrong.

Whatever your story, it's vital that everyone with diabetes gets their regular diabetes health checks. We’ve got lots of information about them, what they mean and why they’re so important, along with free downloadable resources to help you advocate for yourself if you’re not getting the care you expect.

Go to https://orlo.uk/health-checks_6kREO to find out more.

We’re here too if you need support, information or you’re finding things too much. Call our helpline on 0345 123 2399.

28/02/2026

New NICE guidelines are published, to bring earlier access to a range of treatments, for type 2 diabetics.

📢 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidelines that will give people with type 2 diabetes access to more effective treatments earlier.

This will transform treatment for many people living with the condition, helping them to improve their self-management and avoid the devastating complications of diabetes.

We’ve campaigned for this with your support and welcome this change which put the focus on prevention and personalised approaches to treatment, as well as ensuring equal access for all.

Head to our website to learn more about this exciting news:

https://orlo.uk/diabetes-treatments_6ECLZ