Greater Nottingham Diabetic Eye Screening - NUH

09/04/2026

Today marks the last day of Passover, and we hope our colleagues and patients have a wonderful celebration with their loved ones!

07/04/2026

Happy World Health Day!
Under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science”, this year World Health Day launches a year‑long campaign celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet.
Don't forget to make sure your diabetic eye screening appointment is booked in!

02/04/2026

This month is World Autism Acceptance Month!
Autistic people face discrimination and barriers across all sectors of society – the health and social care systems, education, employment and many other core measures of life outcomes. This month highlights how important it is that autistic people have access to support, funding and opportunities to tackle prejudice, discrimination and improve inclusivity.
To learn more, visit National Autistic Society , Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network

01/04/2026

April Clinic Locations📋

If you have an appointment this month, be sure to check which clinic location you'll be going to, and we'll see you there!

Ropewalk House
Dundee House, Nottingham City Hospital
Macular Clinic, QMC
Bulwell Riverside
Park House, Carlton
Highcroft Practice, Arnold
Clifton Cornerstone
The Calverton Practice
Hucknall Business HUB
Hama Medical Centre
Gamston Medical Centre
Grange Farm Medical Centre, Bilborough

31/03/2026

Happy International Day of Transgender Visibility!
Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces.
Today, we celebrate our colleagues, patients and everyone in the community!
To learn more or find support, you can visit the pages below:
GLAAD, Human Rights Campaign, AKT, Stonewall and Switchboard LGBT+ Support Line

21/03/2026

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
This day aims to raise awareness about what Down Syndrome is, and campaigns for the rights of people with Down syndrome, to make sure they're included in society and enabled to make decisions about their own lives.

19/03/2026

As Ramadan ends, we hope our colleagues, patients and their loved ones enjoy this Eid al Fitr!

17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year to all our patients and staff that celebrate!!
Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, and this year is the Year of the Horse - fun fact, horse's eyes are some of the largest of any land mammal, meaning their vision range is about 350°, with approximately 65° of this being binocular vision and the remaining 285° monocular vision!

11/02/2026

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
Did you know one of the pioneers of insulin research was Professor Dorothy Hodgkin, who transformed the lives of people with diabetes by paving the way for synthetic insulin. She's also the only British Woman to have won a Nobel Prize in science!
We also want to celebrate some amazing people in our very own team, our screeners and graders who do amazing job for our patients every day to keep your eyes healthy!

10/02/2026

Today is International Epilepsy Day! With epilepsy affecting over 50 million people worldwide, today aims to de-stigmatise the condition, and improve people's understanding, as well as improve access for support, treatment and inclusion for people with epilepsy. To learn more or get involved, follow the link or visit the pages below:

International Bureau for Epilepsy Epilepsy Action Epilepsy Society Young Epilepsy The Brain Charity

International Epilepsy Day is a special event which promotes awareness of epilepsy in more than 130 countries each year. Every year on the second Monday of February (International Epilepsy Day) people join together to celebrate and highlight the problems faced by people with epilepsy, their families...

06/02/2026

Happy Friday!!
Today we have some exciting news, that the GNDESP will soon have OCT screening, and our screeners have been getting stuck in with training! OCT machines use light waves to create cross sections of the eyes, so alongside our retinal photography, we'll be able to look at the layers of the retina and optic nerve fibres - coming to an eye screening clinic near you!
Thank you to Joe from Canon UK and Sense Medical Limited for all the expertise!

04/02/2026

4th February is World Cancer Day, raising awareness and support for people and their loved ones affected by cancer. People with diabetes can be more at risk of certain cancers, and treatments can impact your blood sugar and your eye health. Over 3 million people in the UK have cancer, so it's more important than ever to improve access to information, people-centred care and support. To find out more about how to help, access support or learn more, visit the link below or the following pages:
World Cancer Day Macmillan Cancer Support Diabetes UK Cancer Research UK Prostate Cancer Foundation Blood Cancer UK Pancreatic Cancer UK Bowel Cancer UK

World Cancer Day is an international day observed every 4 February to raise awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilise action to address the global cancer epidemic.