Various locations
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust contributes to life in the Wirral region, not only being one of the largest employers but by supporting the health and wellbeing of the community and playing a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)
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 condition, you will not be invited for diabetic eye screening.
Diabetic eye screening checks for signs of diabetic retinopathy, often before you notice any changes in your sight.
Finding and treating it early can prevent or reduce damage to your eyes and sight loss.
Anyone who is living with or who has ever had diabetes aged 12+
Various locations
Free – NHS support
To book a test, call one of the sites that offer Diabetic Eye Screening and simply quote your NHS number.
If you can’t get an appointment at your chosen optician within 6 weeks, please call the DESP team
DESP Team
Phone: 0151 604 7369
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