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Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)
Last updated on Monday, August 18, 2025
Click here to find your nearest screening site We invite anyone who is living with or who has ever had diabetes aged 12+ to a free NHS diabetic eye screening every 1 or 2 years (or more often if the eye disease is detected). If you have gestational diabetes, which is often a temporary conditi...
read moreHealth care associated infections (HCAIs)
Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018
HCAIs are infections acquired as a result of healthcare interventions. Infections caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) and Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have previously been considered to be the most common, however great results have been achieved in red...
read moreDiabetes
Last updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse has knowledge in the management of children and young people with Diabetes. From diagnosis they provide home stabilisation that consists of twice daily home visits providing support and education until the family feels confident. The specialist nurses pr...
read moreClinical Biochemistry
Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
This service tests body fluids such as blood and urine. These fluids are examined for the presence of various compounds such as hormones, proteins, enzymes and drugs. This helps in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases such as diabetes, liver disease and heart problems.We offer a wi...
read moreHaematology
Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Haematology is the study of blood, the blood-forming organs and blood disease. The tests performed in this laboratory help in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions including: Leukaemia Anaemia Coagulation (clotting) disorders A broad range of haematological tests are performed in the...
read moreAbout Diabetic Retinopathy
Last updated on Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Untreated diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of sight loss. When the condition is caught early, treatment is effective at reducing or preventing damage to your sight. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when diabetes affects small blood vessels, damaging the part of the eye called...
read moreSlit Lamp Biomicroscopy
Last updated on Monday, August 18, 2025
Slit lamp biomicroscopy (SLB) is an examination technique used when adequate retinal examination cannot be obtained using digital photography. There are several reasons why a patient may get a non-assessable result from the digital screening examination, one example is that the lens of the eye c...
read moreFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Last updated on Thursday, May 22, 2025
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