Gloucestershire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

30/08/2026

These type 1 info cards are ideal for children with diabetes who are starting a new school or college.
Are you starting University and moving away from Gloucestershire?
If you have an 👀 eye screening 👀 appointment you won't be able to attend, please call to cancel
0300 422 4419 ☎️
This allows us to offer the appointment to someone else who needs it.

Is your child living with type 1 diabetes and getting ready for the new school year? ✏️

'My Type 1 Info' cards are perfect for students to carry with them in their pocket, school bag or diabetes kit. They can be personalised with information their school staff may need to know, including the technology they use, hypo treatments and why a child with type 1 may need access to a mobile phone.

Designed with the help of our Together Type 1 Young Leaders, the card aims to make conversations about diabetes with teachers and school staff easier, helping to reduce anxiety and answer common questions they may have.

➡️ Get yours for FREE: https://orlo.uk/1L6M5

12/08/2026

Staying safe during the solar eclipse 🌞🌗🌑🌒🌓
🌕Looking directly at the sun can cause serious and lasting damage to your vision. Don't look directly at the sun even when the eclipse is at it's darkest.
🌗Wearing sunglasses doesn't protect you from retinal damage if you look directly at the sun.
🌘Solar retinopathy can develop from even short periods of exposure. Symptoms can include blurred/distorted vision, colours fainter, reading more difficult, a new dark spot in your vision. In some cases the effects are temporary but in others there can be permanent vision loss.
🌑You can buy special solar viewing glasses or watch indirectly using a pinhole projector.

04/08/2026

The holiday season is here 😎🌞
When travelling it is a good idea to take slight more of your medication than you think you need, in case there are any delays to your return journey ✈️
Did you know hot weather can affect your blood sugar levels?
Sitting in the sun for long periods of time can cause your blood sugars to be higher than usual
Insulin can be absorbed more quickly from the injection site increasing the risk of hypos
By being prepared to change your usual routine, monitoring your glucose level more frequently and carrying cool drinks and snacks, you can stay safe while enjoying your break ⛱️🥤

06/07/2026

It's Alcohol Awareness Week - a time to reflect on our drinking habits and how they affect our health.
Follow the link to take a health check quiz
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/check-your-drinking?fbclid=IwdGRjcAS48XJjbGNrBLjxUWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkg8dFEHuIiW-Her0UJvQt1EIjupaVMDzskUhIgfW7pimYaXQrcFS12RCkPG_aem_g4xperJQ97kXZcDjKGQovw

04/07/2026

Are you looking for a new career in the NHS?
We are recruiting for an additional 👀 Diabetic Eye Screener 👀
Applications welcome from people with existing experience or new trainees.
Apply through the NHS jobs website, closing date 19th July
https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9318-26-0598?fbclid=IwY2xjawS10-1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3Yjpx590PrqEDmsk3IsvcYhUUlSdMlYyj3ejUukuTbOj5rLXqliOYx6nrSo_aem_yhFzXRFVwfTMGmzFWJHzcA

27/06/2026

Many medications can make us more vulnerable in extreme heat. Price's Mill surgery shared this important information.

22/06/2026

Screening appointments available now in Mitcheldean
📞 Call 0300 422 4419

12/06/2026

It's Diabetes Awareness Week
Gloucestershire Community Diabetes Service explain how we can manage our blood glucose levels with the 5 S's
Sitting, Steps, Strength, Sweating, Sleep

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11/06/2026

Diabetes Awareness Week
In the video below, two of the Gloucestershire community diabetes team, discuss key nutrition advice.

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