Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

27/08/2026

💬 Did you know?
👀 Diabetes can affect your eyes without causing any noticeable symptoms at first.
✅ Regular diabetic eye screening can help identify changes early and reduce the risk of sight loss, helping you protect your vision for the future.
📅 Have you attended your latest screening appointment?
☎️ 0121 661 2220
📧 [email protected]

21/08/2026

13/08/2026

☀️ Stay Safe in Hot Weather if You Have Diabetes 💙
✔️Top tips for managing diabetes in the heat:
💧 Keep yourself hydrated throughout the day
🌳 Wear light/loose clothing, stay in the shade and avoid direct sun exposure between 11am-3pm
📱 Check blood glucose levels more often
❄️ Keep insulin and medication cool

04/08/2026

👁️ Pregnant and living with diabetes?
You'll be offered extra diabetic eye screening during pregnancy to help protect your sight. Hormonal changes can affect your eyes, so it's important to attend every screening appointment you're invited to. If you've missed an appointment, please get in touch to rebook:
📞 0121 661 2211

29/07/2026

🌟 South Asian Heritage Month 🌟
Did you know? People from South Asian backgrounds are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, often from a younger age. Regular eye screening helps detect changes caused by diabetes early, often before you notice any problems yourself.
✅ If you're overdue for your diabetic eye screening, book your appointment today.
📞 0121 661 2220
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.bsbcdesp.co.uk

22/07/2026

16/07/2026

⚽ Keep Your Eye on the Ball...Your Eye Health Matters
⚽ Don't Let Your Eye Screening Go Into Extra Time
⚽ Early Detection Is a Winning Strategy
If you're due your diabetic eye screening, make sure you book or attend your appointment:
☎️ 0121 661 2220
📧 [email protected]
Early detection can help protect your sight.💙

08/07/2026

👶 Are you living with diabetes and expecting a baby?
Pregnancy can affect your eye health, making regular diabetic eye screening even more important.
✅ Let your local Diabetic Eye Screening Programme know if you are pregnant
✅ Your first screening should take place within 6 weeks of notifying the programme
✅ More frequent eye screening is required throughout your pregnancy
✅ Appointments can be rearranged to suit a more convenient time or location

To book or change an eye screening appointment:
📞 0121 661 2220
For eye screening results or referral enquiries:
📧 [email protected]
General eye screening enquiries:
📞0121 387 5600
Find out more:
🔗 www.bsbcdesp.co.uk

30/06/2026

📢 REMINDER: Have Your Say – Diabetic Eye Screening Patient Forum
We’re inviting people with diabetes to join our Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) Patient Forum starting 1st July, 2026, 12:00 PM, on Microsoft Teams. Your experiences can help shape and improve local screening services.
Interested in getting involved or want more info?
📧 [email protected]
📞 0121 387 5600

18/06/2026

📢 Have Your Say – Diabetic Eye Screening Patient Forum
We’re inviting people with diabetes to join our Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) Patient Forum starting 1st July, 2026, 12:00 PM, on Microsoft Teams. Your experiences can help shape and improve local screening services.
💬 Share your thoughts on appointments, communication, and accessibility
🤝 Friendly, inclusive online space – no medical knowledge needed
🕒 Open to anyone who has attended screening (past or recent)
Interested in getting involved or want more info?
📧 [email protected]
📞 0121 387 5600
Help us make the service better for everyone 💙