Around 209,000 people in the Eastern Region have been diagnosed with diabetes and approximately 45,000 people remain undiagnosed in the region.
The role of Diabetes UK's regional offices is to influence healthcare provision and improve services for people with diabetes at a local level, together with raising awareness and funds for diabetes and Diabetes UK.
North East Essex, NHS's page entitled "Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service-Frequently Asked Questions" is temporarily unavailable via the NHS site. Please follow the link below to access it.
North East Essex NHS Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service - Frequently asked questions
What we are doing in the Eastern Region
- We are raising awareness of diabetes and Diabetes UK in the region.
- We are encouraging people with diabetes to have a say in their care.
- We work in partnership with local healthcare professionals and local health service providers to promote the continual improvement in service for all people with diabetes.
- We work with local voluntary groups across the Eastern region.
- We support volunteers who are active across the region.
- We raise funds for vital research projects by running fundraising events and working with local companies and organisations.