Greater Manchester South Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

05/02/2026

📄 Ramadan Health Factsheet 2026 Available now

Produced in collaboration with the MCB, this factsheet supports NHS and care service leaders, managers, and frontline staff to better understand fasting during Ramadan and how its observance may impact patient care, staffing, and service delivery.

A practical resource to support inclusive, informed, and compassionate care: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rrbTR0

05/02/2026

📱 Need help with the NHS App? We’re here to help!

Support is available at Lambgates for patients who need help or guidance using the NHS App. Whether you’re setting it up or learning how to use it, support is on hand. Please see the attached poster for full details of dates and times. 😊

04/02/2026

If you need any help getting online or using the NHS App, please pop into our informative Wednesday drop-in sessions from the 28th of January until the 4th of March (10:30 -1pm) — we’re happy to help.

04/02/2026

February 4th is World Cancer Day...please make sure you take up any cancer screening offered including Breast Cancer Bowel Cancer Prostate Cancer and if your worried speak to a health professional as as possible...prevention and awareness is key

04/02/2026

Time well spent...thank you to Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) for this informative session

We’re LIVE NOW!
“There’s nothing wrong with our food it’s how it’s prepared, how much, and how often.”
Catch Dr Joan St John and Dr. Mohamed Kamara on as they break down the truth behind “Does Black people’s food cause diabetes?” and turns diabetes digits into real-life insight, from blood sugar to heart health.
📺 Watch live + build your health literacy: https://youtube.com//streams
🔗 Register: https://portal.cahn.org.uk/healthhour

04/02/2026

30/01/2026

We love feedback Fridays and a special mention for our Slit Lamp Examiners this week , they will be 'cockerhoop' with their feedback 🫶😍 We have also received some fabulous feedback from a patient who is an Arabic speaker which we love and have translated 🫶 Anika is also featured in some lovely feedback ...and finally

We love the what we could do differently suggestions... but unfortunately we cant make the drops not sting....OUCH!!!!

27/01/2026

💥 Type 1 Diabetes in Schools – FREE Training Platform! 💥

Are you teaching or supporting a young person with ?
Check out our Schools training platform which is a FREE, flexible resource designed to help you build a better understanding and awareness of in school.

🔗Check out: www.diabetesinschools.org

Breakthrough T1D UK Diabetes UK

21/01/2026

‼It really is this important to get your Diabetic Eye Screening and working age men are one of the least groups to attend so please attend tour screenings when invited‼
by using the Patient Portal you can manage those appointments with ease, simply use the link below to access the portal using your NHS app credentials

https://portal.gmsouthdesp.co.uk

or call us on 0161 464 3000

https://youtu.be/PK1Y-1BKFn0?si=cJ6kSkMPdUjZEuw3

This is Danny. He has Type 1 Diabetes. In this film Danny reminds us why it's important to have regular eye screenings. Please share this video with anyone ...

16/01/2026

It's Feedback Friday and we are happy with your feedback and so pleased your taking time out to tell us about your experiences, this week we have patients that are getting their results in double quick time and seeing them within a day using the Patient Portal (this may take longer at times)

If you haven't downloaded it yet using the credentials/ password that you use on the NHS app then follow the link below:
https://portal.gmsouthdesp.co.uk

You can manage your appointments and view your results and retinal images - anytime, anywhere using your NHS login on your PC, tablet or smartphone.
The NHS login offers a high level of security for your data and information. If you’ve not already registered with the NHS app and would like to use our Patient Portal please use this link to register: https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login