Kent & Medway Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

@kmdesp Wow! My diabetic eye screening appointment was at 10.30 today and I received my results by email at 15.30 this afternoon. You are amazing 🤩

KMDESP attended Kent association for the blind (KAB) event. Their aim is to bring people together to help anyone with sight impairment live a fulfilling and independent life. Go and have a look at KAB's website and what they do! kab.org.uk

This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re proud to be celebrating our Black NHS colleagues. This month, we will be sharing stories championing our Black staff and highlighting the work happening across the country to tackle health inequalities. 💙

Interesting Fact Below!! If you need to change your appointment venue, time or date, call our bookings team on 01233 880000. If you need an interpreter for a different language or BSL, or have any general questions call Us on 01233 884110.

The KMDESP will be attending a 'Living with Diabetes Day'. The event is free for any Type 2 Diabetics living within Kent, and is a fantastic chance to learn more about living with diabetes, diabetes management and a chance to connect to other members within the community.

Our engagement team attended a Homeless workshop last week. It was very informative, delving deeper into South East Homelessness. On our tables we discussed what we all can do to help this specific cohort of people, as well as aiding them to access their health appointments.

Diabetes can damage your vision or lead to blindness. Ensure you attend your Diabetic eye screening appointments. Regular eye screening is not the same as your regular sight test at your Opticians. To book/change your appointment call our bookings team on 01233 880000

Margate Ashford 2024!! It was a day filled with love, acceptance, and celebration. This in-person event was a fantastic opportunity to come together with the community, show our support and to spread the importance of Diabetic Eye Screening. #LoveWins #MargatePride #diabetes

Cross-section of the eye, showing the pupil, lens, optic nerve, macula and retina. Screening is an important part of your diabetes care. Untreated diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of sight loss.

Here's a full map for our Diabetic eye screening Venues in Kent and Medway. If you need to change your Venue for your next appointment give our bookings team a call on 01233880000.

Kent and Medway Team had a Team Building Day! After updates at the office, The whole team ventured up to Folkstone Harbour to litter pick the streets and beach of Folkstone. Staff communicated and worked as a team to complete the day, we even had time for an 'EYES' cream!!

Today is Samaritans Awareness Day, because the Samaritans are available to listen 24/7, for anyone who may not be coping. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at jo@samaritans.org, or visit samaritans.org to find your nearest branch. #SamaritansAwarenessDay

Diabetic Eye Screening Conference in Birmingham! It was kicked off by our programme manager, Pamela Hebditch, about the evolution of Diabetic eye screening. We then had other informative talks, finished off with a dance. #diabticeyescreening #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

Have a look at our Eligibility criteria and information leaflet for patients that may need additional care. If you need to book transport, Patient Transport is a service provided by G4S on behalf of the NHS Integrated Care Board for Kent and Medway, call G4S on 0800 096 0211.

KMDESP supported a Type 1 Diabetes Family Picnic Day! We were joined by a Psychotherapist and a Dietitian. Along with a success story from a teen with Type 1 Diabetes. The memorable phase from the day... 'Diabetes does not control me, I control the Diabetes' 💚

The Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach encourages health and social care staff to use the opportunities arising during their routine interactions with patients to have conversations about how they might make positive improvements to their health or wellbeing.

We can help you change/amend your Diabetic Eye screening appointments if needed. Our bookings team can adjust your appointments according to what YOU need. Call our booking team and they can help you today ☺️ Kent and Medway Bookings team : 01233 880000

The Engagement team from KMDESP are attending a Type 1 Diabetes family picnic event in Gravesend. Date: Next Saturday, July 6th Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Woodlands Park, 217 Wrotham Rd, Gravesend DA11 7LF Come and say hello and don't forget to bring a picnic!😀

Just a few tips from KMDESP regarding the hot weather and your Diabetes ☀️🕶🧢🥛 Stay hydrated Keep meters, medication and test strips away from the sun Be hypo aware, Keep your Hypo kit on you Wear sun protection Check blood sugar levels #NHS #diabetic #diabeticeyescreening

Last week the Engagement team attended a Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association Conference at Kent Police College. The day was full of information regarding this specific community and how we as a health care organisation can engage with everyone in our community.