Hampshire & Isle of Wight Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

08/02/2026

Almost everything you did before, you can still do!

06/02/2026

Each week we love shining a light on the fantastic feedback our patients share, and this time we’re celebrating Danielle.

Thank you for providing such thoughtful, compassionate care at Castle Court in Portchester and for making a real difference to your patient’s experience.

05/02/2026

We had a lovely visit to Chat Over Chai in Southsea recently.
We had the chance to chat with such a friendly and engaging group about diabetes and how it can affect eye health. The welcome we received was so warm and the conversations were genuinely thoughtful and open.

Thank you to Lucky for organising and welcoming us.

If you are living in the Portsmouth and Southsea area this group is an absolute must. Supportive, welcoming and full of great people.☕️

04/02/2026

There is lots of information regarding Ramadan and Diabetes at Diabetes UK.

Ramadan in 2026 will run from on or around Tuesday 17 February for 29 or 30 days, ending with Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide.

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03/02/2026

✨Welcome to Cowes Football Club✨

Reynolds Close, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO31 7NT

Venue is easily accessible for all patients. Wheelchair accessible. Venue can also accommodate scooters however is not suitable for bariatric wheelchairs.

There is a large car park onsite for anyone travelling by car.

If you’re travelling by public transport, then bus routes 1 and 32 are available. They both stop on Park Road, a 2-minute walk from the Football Club.

Google maps directions: Cowes Sports Football Club, Reynolds Close, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7NT.

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02/02/2026

Here is a list of the venues that we screen at in the Fareham and Gosport area.

If you need to change your appointment venue or date, our friendly bookings team are on hand to help.

Please get in touch on 01983 898700 or drop us a message.

You can now download the Patient Portal app by visiting: https://portal.desphiow.co.uk/login.html

30/01/2026

Each week we recognise a team member who’s received great patient feedback, and this week Denise takes the crown 👑

Well done, Denise, for helping this patient feel comfortable and cared for!

29/01/2026

💙Are you newly diagnosed with ? 💙

Not sure how to talk to your family and friends about ? We’re here to help!

Take a look at our “Talking About Type 1 Diabetes” resource. It's designed to support you in starting those important conversations with confidence. 💬

👉 Take a look https://ow.ly/7l4050XPVbT

28/01/2026

Managing your eye screening has never been easier.

Book appointments, make changes, or update your details online using our Patient Portal: http://portal.desphiow.co.uk

27/01/2026

🔴Welcome to Ringwood Medical Centre🔴

Offering Diabetic Eye Screening, OCT and Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy (SLB)

Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible, with stairs and a lift to our screening room on the second floor.
Wheelchair accessible.
Venue can also accommodate scooters and bariatric wheelchairs.

Parking: There is parking on the road nearby for a limited time or the Furlong car park a short walk away. We do however offer disabled parking onsite.

Public Transport: The following bus route is available:
• C18 (West Moors - Ringwood - Brockenhurst College).

The venue can be found by following this link: https://w3w.co/diverting.support.relieves

For further enquiries, feel free to get in touch via messenger or email at: hil.hiowengagement@nhs.net

26/01/2026

We know life gets busy but your eye health is important.

If you have diabetes, regular eye screening helps us spot any changes early.

If you’ve missed an appointment, please get in touch with us to arrange.

Call us on 01983 898 700

Or click the Messenger button to chat with our team.
You can also book your appointment by visiting: https://portal.desphiow.co.uk/login.html

23/01/2026

💥What is hyperglycaemia? 💥

Learn what the signs and symptoms of a hyperglycaemia (hyper) are and what happens when someone with experiences high blood glucose.

Take a look at the resource link below for more information and support.

Please do share to help raise awareness!

🔗https://ow.ly/UCle50XjYB1