Guidance

Diabetic eye screening: test and training participation

This document explains how all diabetic eye screening (DES) graders must participate in the national test and training (TAT) grading system.

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Public Health England
Published
3 August 2015
Last updated
25 November 2020 — See all updates

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Diabetic eye screening: participation in the grading test and training system

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The NHS diabetic eye screening (DES) programme uses the TAT system to ensure all graders work to nationally accepted standards.

All regular DES graders should participate in TAT. This document explains the different categories of graders who work in the programme and the standards they must meet.

More information on the training and accreditation of DES staff can be found on the DES education and training page.

Published 3 August 2015
Last updated 25 November 2020 + show all updates

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