Herts and West Essex Diabetes Support Group webinar – How to look after your eyes if you are diabetic

Retinal screening is a hugely effective way of ensuring any eye problems are discovered early and this webinar explains the impact that diabetes can have on your eyes. Dr Anitha Sethu, clinical lead for the new Diabetes Eye Screening Service for Hertfordshire and west Essex, will discuss the latest advances in screening technology and how it can help detect early signs of eye diseases. Find out more and sign up for the free online webinar, taking place on Wednesday 25 September at 6pm which is part of a series of regular events organised by the support group.

The County Wide Digital Inclusion Project “Staying Connected” Receives National Lottery Community Fund Grant

We are pleased to announce, Community Action Dacorum has secured a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to support our Hertfordshir-wide digital inclusion project, “Staying Connected,” for the next three years. This vital project, began in 2020 and is dedicated to supporting the 10% of people in Hertfordshire who are unable to access the digital world. Staying Connected is a partnership project with Welwyn and Hatfield CVS, Communities 1st, Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts, Watford & Three Rivers Trust and North Herts and Stevenage CVS. Each organisation will continue to use their strengths, local knowledge and networks to find and support those who are digitally isolated. “Staying Connected” is a lifeline for many who find themselves on the wrong side of the digital divide. By empowering individuals with the tools and skills they need to navigate the digital world, we are opening up new opportunities for personal and/or

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