#DiabeticRetinaScreen
Today is #WorldSightDay - a reminder to #LoveYourEyes. 👁️

If you’re living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, regular eye screening can help protect your sight.

Find out about free screening with #DiabeticRetinaScreen

➡️ www.hse.ie/diabeticretinascreen

#ChooseScreening
October 8, 2026 at 9:33 AM
We are looking for people to join an advisory panel to support a research project about improving uptake of diabetic eye screening among young adults in Ireland.

Details in the flyer below 👇 or visit: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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September 28, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay.
We’re highlighting the importance of eye screening for people with #diabetes.
#DiabeticRetinaScreen helps to find and treat a serious eye disease called #retinopathy.
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Eye screening for people with diabetes - we answer your questions about Diabetic RetinaScreen
We offer free eye screening to people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes aged 12 and over.
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November 14, 2024 at 12:42 PM
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Read our latest newsletter:

⭐️ Improving access to #DiabeticRetinaScreen
⭐️ More screening features available on #HSEHealthApp
⭐️ Working with community pharmacies to support people to take part in #BowelScreen

and more...

🔗 hsescreeningnews.cmail20.com/t/t-e-wuhnid...

#ChooseScreening
July 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM
More screening features are now available on the #HSEHealthApp.

App users can now:
🗓️ view #DiabeticRetinaScreen appointment information
📲 get #BreastCheck appointment reminder notifications.

Read more and download the App: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

#ChooseScreening
July 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM
We're making some important changes to how health professionals register people for #DiabeticRetinaScreen.

These changes will make registration easier, giving more people the opportunity to #choosescreening.

Read more in our latest blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...
Improving access to diabetic retina screening
We’re making some important changes to how health professionals register people for Diabetic RetinaScreen.
www2.healthservice.hse.ie
July 13, 2026 at 12:28 PM
At this week's #EAsDEC2026 conference we won best poster for our presentation on diabetic retina screening outcomes in pregnancy.

In the picture below, Prof Louise O’Toole (right), Deputy Clinical Lead, #DiabeticRetinaScreen, accepting the award.

#ChooseScreening
May 30, 2026 at 11:02 AM
This week we're at the annual #EAsDEC2026 conference presenting a poster on diabetic retina screening outcomes in pregnancy.

We look forward to connecting with colleagues and sharing experiences in diabetic eye screening and prevention.

#ChooseScreening #DiabeticRetinaScreen
May 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Read our latest newsletter:
⭐️ Marking International Nurses Day with our #BreastCheck breast care nurses
⭐️ Research shows how views on screening are changing
⭐️ Testing a new camera in #DiabeticRetinaScreen

...and more 👇
🔗 hsescreeningnews.cmail20.com/t/t-e-wdkuhu...

#ChooseScreening
May 18, 2026 at 3:11 PM
We're testing a new digital camera in #DiabeticRetinaScreen - a quality improvement project to make eye screening more comfortable and easier to attend.

The camera can take high-quality images of the retina without eye drops.

Learn more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

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Improving the eye screening experience: Testing a new camera in Diabetic RetinaScreen
We are testing a new digital camera in our Diabetic RetinaScreen programme.
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May 5, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Catch up with all our latest news:

- Cervical Cancer Prevention Week highlights
- Our work with Dublin Simon Community to improve equity in diabetic eye screening
- New #DiabeticRetinaScreen research project to support young adults with diabetes

👉 tinyurl.com/nss-news-jan...

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News update from the National Screening Service – January 2026
The latest news from the HSE National Screening Service - January 2026
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January 30, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Professor David Keegan, Clinical Director with our #DiabeticRetinaScreen programme, joined The Real Health podcast this week, to chat about the importance of free eye screening for people with type 1 and type 2 #diabetes.

🎧 Listen now 👇

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Real Health: Tackling the growing burden of diabetes in Ireland with Professor David Keegan
How can an eye-scan detect diabetes? What is diabetic retinopathy? And when should you get screened?
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January 23, 2026 at 10:08 AM
We’re starting work with @universityofgalway.bsky.social to co-design ways to support young adults aged 18 to 25 to take part in #DiabeticRetinaScreen.

This is a 2-year project with funding from the @hrbireland.bsky.social

Read more 🔗 tinyurl.com/4fhkdby5

#ChooseScreening
New research project to support young adults to take part in free diabetic eye screening
The 2-year project, starting in early 2026, will be led by the University of Galway, in collaboration with our Diabetic RetinaScreen and Public Health teams.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
We want your screening experience with us to be clear, supportive and reassuring from start to finish.

Here’s what you can expect when you choose to take part in Diabetic RetinaScreen: tinyurl.com/your-DRS-jou...

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Diabetic RetinaScreen: Caring for your eyesight from your appointment to your results
Here’s what you can expect when you choose to take part in Diabetic RetinaScreen
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November 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Partnership and storytelling sit at the heart of this project with Pavee Point - working with Traveller Community Health Workers to share trusted, culturally-informed messages about #DiabeticRetinaScreen.

Read more: tinyurl.com/DRS-PP-proje...

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Improving equity in diabetic eye screening: Partnership project with Pavee Point supports Travellers to protect eyesight
We worked in partnership with Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre to improve knowledge and awareness about diabetic eye screening among Travellers living with diabetes.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🆕 We’re inviting people who take part in #DiabeticRetinaScreen to share their experiences in a digital survey.

Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and where we can improve. 💬

Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/drs-prems-10...

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Diabetic RetinaScreen participants invited to share their experiences in new digital survey
We're inviting Diabetic RetinaScreen participants to take part in a new digital survey to share their experiences with us.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Happy #Pride to the #LGBTQ+ community, our staff and allies.

We're proud to work with all communities all year round to make our screening services accessible and inclusive to everyone.

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#BowelScreen #BreastCheck #CervicalCheck #DiabeticRetinaScreen
June 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
During #MensHealthWeek we're encouraging all eligible men and boys to #choosescreening.

⭐️ #BowelScreen is for everyone aged 59 to 70.
⭐️ #DiabeticRetinaScreen is for everyone aged 12 and over with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Read more: tinyurl.com/mhw2025-nss

#MHW2025
Choose screening this Men’s Health Week
During Men’s Health Week 2025, we're encouraging all eligible men and boys to choose screening.
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June 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Today our #DiabeticRetinaScreen team are at the Diabetes Ireland annual conference in Croke Park, sharing information about our eye screening programme.

Drop by our information stand where Emma, Donal and Declan are waiting to greet you and answer your questions.

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May 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Today we're taking part in the @eyedoctorsirl.bsky.social annual conference.

#DiabeticRetinaScreen Programme Manager, Helen Kavanagh will present about developments in our national diabetic retinal screening programme and our quality improvement initiatives.

#ChooseScreening #ICOKilkenny2025
May 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Catch up with our latest news, including:

🔶 EUREF accreditation for #BreastCheck
🔶 Community champions evaluation report
🔶 2020-2021 #DiabeticRetinaScreen report
🔶 Podcast for #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

and more...

📖 tinyurl.com/nss-news-apr...

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News update from the National Screening Service - 30 April 2025
The latest news update from the National Screening Service - 30 April 2025
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April 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We’ve published our #DiabeticRetinaScreen statistical bulletin for 2020 to 2021.

The report highlights the impact of the programme, key trends and updates in diabetic eye screening in Ireland.

Read the full report: tinyurl.com/DRS-report-2...

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New report: Insights from the 2020-2021 Diabetic RetinaScreen statistical bulletin
We’ve published our 2020-2021 Diabetic RetinaScreen statistical bulletin which gives an overview of diabetic retinopathy screening in Ireland during this period.
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April 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
On International Traveller and Roma day, we're highlighting the work we do in partnership with Pavee Point to improve health literacy among Travellers in relation to eye screening for those living with diabetes.

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Pavee Point and the National Screening Service highlight the importance of eye screening on International Traveller and Roma Day
On International Traveller and Roma Day, we're highlighting the work we do with the Traveller Primary Healthcare Project at Pavee Point to support people to choose screening.
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April 8, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Catch up with our latest news:

🔶Prostate cancer pilot screening study
🔶#DiabeticRetinaScreen publishes new edition quality assurance standards
🔶#CervicalCheck initiative aims to give women more timely access to screening

👉 tinyurl.com/nss-news-feb...

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News update from the National Screening Service – February 2025
The latest news update from the National Screening Service – February 2025
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February 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We’ve published a new edition of the Standards for Quality Assurance in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening.

It sets out the quality standards and requirements against which our #DiabeticRetinaScreen programme is measured across the screening pathway.

👉 tinyurl.com/4n4xkvne

#ChooseScreening
February 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM