We have awarded a new contract for diabetic retina screening services following a procurement process. This new contract is with NEC Care which will provide Diabetic RetinaScreen services nationwide from 01 January 2024.
We’ve been working with NEC Care since 2013. It provides diabetic retina screening services for us in many places around Ireland.
We offer screening in over 130 places nationally.
In some counties in Leinster, screening has been provided by a different contractor. NEC Care will deliver screening in those counties from 01 January 2024:
- Dublin
- Carlow
- Kildare
- Kilkenny
- Laois
- Louth
- Offaly
- Wexford
- Wicklow
This change will have no impact on how often people are invited for screening or on the quality of the service they receive. People will continue to be invited for screening when they are due. We are writing to people who normally attend for screening in these locations to let them know about this change.
We’re working closely with our service providers to ensure a smooth changeover before the new contract with NEC Care begins. We are grateful to our providers for their support during this change.
Important contact information for screening participants:
- Queries about a screening appointment in 2023 in one of the above counties - contact Medica on 1800 30 36 33.
- Queries about a screening appointment in 2024 in one of the above counties - contact NEC Care on 1800 99 29 68.
People can also contact us on info@diabeticretinascreen.ie or Freephone 1800 45 45 55 if they have any questions that do not relate to screening appointments.