Greater Manchester South Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

08/04/2026

Why not Wednesday

Why do we ask you not to drive from appointments?

The dilation drops we use can cause blurry and distorted vision for up to 4 hours. Guidelines states that you can not operate machinery or drive for up to 4 hours after your appointment, until you are certain your vision is back to normal.

This is to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.

Remember to organise a lift with family/friends or to use public transport after your diabetic eye screening appointment.

So please don't drive as our Screeners will not be able to use the drops and this could mean inaccessible images and the need for another appointment

03/04/2026

Its that time of the week FEEDBACK FRIDAY!!!!!🫶

So happy that you think we give a "first class service" enough said 🫶😍😎🤩

If you need any further information or to speak to our Patient Engagement Team please call
📞0161 464 3000

02/04/2026

Getting screened is so important for your eye health watching this video created by DUK will give you an insight into how it could affect your vision and impact your life...please take time to watch it and attend an appointment when offered if your over due call our Patient Engagement Team on
📞 0161 464 3000

Or use our patient portal to arrange your appointment

https://portal.gmsouthdesp.co.uk

https://youtu.be/3JyNPm0GRPI?si=Nefyfbiuyn-cuUWc

If you don't get retinopathy treated, you could lose your sight. Find out how to stop sight loss at https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/complicatio...

01/04/2026

We would like to send the very best wishes for happy and healthy Passover celebrations to all our colleagues, patients, partners and connections, who are marking this special occasion!

Chag Pesach Sameach!

01/04/2026

31/03/2026

Today is . It's a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people through positive and realistic representation, as well as raising awareness of issues the community faces.

We stand in solidarity with transgender people.🏳️‍⚧️💜

31/03/2026

We just couldn't wait for Friday to share this one...we are so glad we made your experience the best it could be for you🫶

For any reasonable adjustments please speak to our patient engagement team on 0161 464 3000 you can have a double appointment slot, an appointment without screening (so you know what to expect at your actual appointment) we are happy to help you get your important screening done

We look forward to seeing you in clinic 🤩😎😍

31/03/2026

With students returning home over the Easter break, the PHA is taking this opportunity to make them aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and to check that they have had their MenACWY vaccination. Read more at www.pha.site/Meningitis-know-what-to-look-out-for

To find out more about childhood vaccines see www.pha.site/immunisation-vaccines

Further information on meningitis can be found at www.pha.site/meningitis-nidirect

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

27/03/2026

It's Feedback Friday 😍😎🤩 We are so happy we can provide a good service to our patients and especially to those that might struggle with attending due to nerves or needing a little more help to attend. If your nervous or need extra help please tell your screener or call bookings before and they will be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments and give you some extra help where possible, including extra time, double slots, pre-screening visits

Our bookings team can be contacted on

0161 464 3000

25/03/2026

If you have prediabetes, or have had gestational diabetes (high blood sugar levels during pregnancy) you have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

By getting support to make health changes, we know it's sometimes possible to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, even if it runs in your family.

That's why we've created our 'Type 2 Prevention Hub', full of free information and resources.

➡️ Learn more: https://orlo.uk/type2-prevention_HUY1R