Arden, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

05/02/2026

🌈 February is LGBTQ+ History Month! 🌈
We’re proud to be celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month — a time to recognise the incredible contributions, resilience, and history of the LGBTQ+ community.
As a programme, we are honoured to hold the LGBTQ+ Gold Award for Healthcare Excellence, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing inclusive, respectful, and equitable care for everyone we serve. 🏅💙
We proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community and remain dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for our patients, colleagues, and partners.
🌟 Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and respected. 🌟

03/02/2026

Last month AHW DESP Screened 7245 people, however many appointments weren't attended. Please cancel and rebook if you are unable to make your appointment.

27/01/2026

Your vision matters. Schedule your eye screening today to protect your sight, catch problems early, and keep doing the things you love.
Call 01905896333 today to book your Diabetic Eye screening or alternatively scan the QR code below.

09/01/2026

🌨️ Please take care in the icy and snowy conditions today ❄️

Our clinics are running, but if you’d prefer to rebook, please call 01905 896333.

30/12/2025

New year and lots of new ideas and information to be shared around type 1 technology! See post below for more information on the virtual event being held👇

Do you want to learn more about the latest innovations in T1D technology? 🔬

Join us on Tuesday 13 January 7pm to 8:30pm where we'll be exploring the latest scientific advances in T1D breakthroughs and exploring the community driven efforts that are shaping a brighter future for the T1D community. 💙

Sign up now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4j66uuc

27/11/2025

Diabetes Awareness Month -Daily Fact 💙
Globally, 7 in 10 (412 million) adults
living with diabetes are of working
age. For millions of employees,
diabetes is a daily reality – but in the
workplace, it can often become a
source of stress, stigma, and fear.
From setting up workplace policies,
to listening and offering support
without judgement, there are many
ways to make your workplace a
friendlier place for people with
diabetes.

21/11/2025

Diabetes Awareness Month -Daily Fact 💙
Diabetic Retinopathy
Did you know that 1 in 3 people with diabetes will develop some form of diabetic retinopathy during their lifetime? This condition damages the blood vessels in the retina and can lead to vision loss or blindness if untreated. The best protection? Eye screenings and good blood sugar control can prevent or slow progression.

20/11/2025

Diabetes Awareness Month – Daily Fact 💙
Type 1 Diabetes & Autoimmune Connections
Did you know that around 6% of people with type 1 diabetes also have celiac disease, and up to 30% develop autoimmune thyroid disease (such as Hashimoto’s or Graves’)? These overlapping conditions share a common immune-system origin. 🧬 That’s why regular screening for both celiac and thyroid disorders is essential for holistic care in those living with type 1 diabetes.

18/11/2025

💙 Diabetes Awareness Month – Daily Fact 💙
Nerve damage
Did you know that about 50% of adults with diabetes experience nerve damage - known as peripheral neuropathy - often in their feet. This can lead to a loss of sensation, which means injuries, blisters, or sores may go unnoticed and untreated, sometimes causing serious complications up to amputation. Regular foot checks and well-fitted footwear are essential preventive steps!

15/11/2025

🩺 Diabetes Awareness Month – Daily Fact 💙
World Diabetes Day: From Despair to Hope 💙

In 1922, at the University of Toronto, scientists made one of the most life-changing medical breakthroughs in history — the discovery of insulin.

Before this discovery, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes was a death sentence, especially for children. Strict starvation diets could only delay the inevitable.

🔍 The Moment That Changed Everything:
➡️ Scientists Dr. Frederick Banting, Charles Best, James Collip, and John Macleod entered a hospital ward filled with children in diabetic comas.
➡️ One by one, they injected the children with the new purified extract — insulin.
➡️ As they finished treating the last child, the first began to awaken — followed by the others.
➡️ A ward once filled with sorrow became a place of joy, relief, and hope.

✅ Why This Matters:
1️⃣ The discovery of insulin transformed diabetes from a fatal illness into a manageable condition.
2️⃣ It remains a lifeline for millions of people with diabetes around the world today.
3️⃣ This moment reminds us how science, compassion, and innovation can change lives.

📌 World Diabetes Day, celebrated every year on November 14th, honours this discovery and raises awareness to ensure everyone with diabetes has access to care, education, and support.

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

🌍💙 Happy World Diabetes Day 2025!! – Diabetes and Well-being at Work 💙🌍

November 14th | “Know More and Do More for Diabetes at Work”

Today, we unite across the globe to recognise World Diabetes Day — an annual campaign raising awareness about one of the world’s fastest-growing health challenges.

This year’s focus — “Diabetes and Well-being: Know More and Do More for Diabetes at Work” — highlights the impact of diabetes in the workplace and the importance of creating supportive, inclusive environments for everyone.

🔍 Why World Diabetes Day Matters:
➡️ Established by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s a global call to action to:

Improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetes.

Raise awareness of diabetes as a critical public health issue.

Ensure equitable access to affordable, quality care and treatment for all.

Promote education and self-management to help people live healthy, long lives and avoid serious complications like blindness, kidney failure, and heart disease.

💼 Let’s make the workplace part of the solution:
✔️ Encourage open conversations about diabetes and well-being.
✔️ Support flexible work arrangements for diabetes management.
✔️ Foster awareness through health checks, wellness programmes, and education.

💙 Together, we can build healthier workplaces and communities — where everyone has the support and understanding they need to thrive.