Greater Manchester South Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

17/11/2025

Its Day 17 of Diabetes Awareness Month

We know it can be hard to deal with the daily and sometimes relentless management of your diabetes especially over long periods of time after diagnosis leaving you sometimes overwhelmed

But there is help available, below is a link to some resources from DUK

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/sites/default/files/2019-03/0526%20Diabetes%20UK%20HCP_Distress_P3.pdf

Don't be afraid to ask for help, from your Diabetes professionals, your Workplace, and of course you can talk to us about your Eye Screening appointments/ results we are happy to help in any way we can

Contact us 0161 464 3000 ask for the Engagement Team they will get a message to us and we will get back to you

16/11/2025

Sundays @ Seven focus

Its day 16 of Diabetes Awareness Month

We are so proud to have our Gold Award for Excellence in LGBTQ+ in Healthcare and we remain always to be committed to inclusivity and support in our care of all our Patients and for our staff in the workplace🌈🥇🏆🎉🎊

If you are worried about anything LGBTQ+ related before an appointment then please contact us on

hil.gmsengagement@nhs.net

We will be happy to discuss any concerns you have about your appointment

15/11/2025

Its Day 15 0f Diabetes Awareness Month

Today we are looking at the Complications that diabetes can cause on the body's functions from kidneys, to heart from neuropathy to retinopathy and more. So getting your annual check up at the GP's and your Diabetic Eye Screening with your NHS provider means that you can monitor and manage your diabetes care, helping you to stay healthy and well in the workplace and for life in general

If you haven't managed to attend your check ups then contact your local GP surgery to book your appointment and if you haven't made it to your Diabetic Eye Screening we really do encourage you to attend...even if its been a while since your last one we really do want to see you, to book you can use the Patient Portal using your NHS app login

https://portal.gmsouthdesp.co.uk

or call our Patient Engagement Centre 0161 464 3000

14/11/2025

Its World Diabetes Day today November 14th celebrating the founder of Insulin

World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14th to commemorate the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin in 1922. The discovery of insulin was a major medical breakthrough that has saved millions of lives.

And today we will be doing what we love best being out in the community helping people understand the importance of screening, signing up for the Patient Portal and discussing diabetes in general, So if your in the Cheadle and Gatley area come down and say hello and talk to all the Health professionals about managing your diabetes

If you cant make the event and want to sign up for the portal please follow the link using your NHS app log in:
https://portal.gmsouthdesp.co.uk

or call our Patient Engagement Centre 0161 464 3000

-south

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13/11/2025

A quick heads up we will be at Gatley Hill House as part of the Cheadle PCN tomorrow helping people managing their diabetes 11 till 3 so please come along and join us.

13/11/2025

Its Day 13 of Diabetes Awareness Month

Today we are concentrating on good Eye Health in the Workplace. Most importantly PLEASE ATTEND YOUR VITAL DIABETIC EYE SCREENING APPOINTMENTS as this can be the difference between needing, closer monitoring treatment or saving vision.

If you work using a VDU (laptop, computer) then you should be entitled to help with the cost of eye tests and glasses.

Remember if you cant make an appointment you can always use our Patient Portal if you have your log in for the NHS app by using the following link

https://portal.gmsouthdesp.co.uk

or call our Patient Engagement Centre 0161 464 3000

-south

12/11/2025

Its day 12 of Diabetes Awareness Month

Todays ask PLEASE DONT DRIVE AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT as the drops can make your vision blurry for several hours after they have been administered making it dangerous to drive

If you need to change your appointment for a later time or different day so you can make arrangements for a lift home or it be so you can come after work then you can use the Patient Portal

https://portal.gmsouthdesp.co.uk

or call our Patient Engagement Centre 0161 464 3000

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

🚍 Good news for drivers with diabetes! 🚛

From 7 November 2025, DVLA rules will allow bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes to use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system to check their levels.

Up until now, Group 2 licence-holders using insulin (or meds that can cause hypos) still had to do regular finger-prick tests before and whilst driving, even if they already used CGM.

We've been calling for this for years and we're thrilled that this important change has been made.

This change means fewer finger pricks, added safety, more comfort, and a fairer system for drivers managing their diabetes on the road. 💪💙

https://orlo.uk/driving_7GdDy