Lisa Donaldson

Optometrist. Head of eye care and vision at @seeability. Special schools eye care service. No one is too disabled to have an eye test.

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

Over the weekend, we received welcome news confirming an eye care service for all special schools (not just residential).

However, it is vital that the rollout maintains the high standard of care proven to work, and that it starts this year, not next.
https://t.co/IKY8gz9pBu

[Lisa Donaldson @LisaOptom]

Excited to be sharing @seeability #eyecareaware message at the #aac breaking barriers congress in Barcelona

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

Moments like this are decades in the making.

We are so proud of our eye care team for their tireless commitment to creating change, so every child in every special school gets an #EqualRightToSight

#SeeDifferentlyAwards

[Lisa Donaldson @LisaOptom]

@kills1 @SeeAbility @GMEastLOC @Bury_College @EyecareServices Well done Rebecca!

[Lisa Donaldson @LisaOptom]

I've #justsponsored Sonal Narshi, who's fundraising for SeeAbility - The Royal School for the Blind on @JustGiving. Donate now https://t.co/WadBaAVmwn

[ABDO Membership @ABDOMembership]

Whether you are a dispensing optician, optometrist, optical assistant or reception staff, this training is for you https://t.co/Hp0D7ek9GZ

[@OptometryToday @OptometryToday]

Does your practice offer Easy Eye Care services? If yes, check your practice is listed on @SeeAbility's database. If you would like to sign up to the database or have any questions get in touch with the charity. More information in the link below👇#OT

[Donnamob @Donnamob293]

So important to be at this event and hear from NHS eye care director Louisa Wickham on importance of patient support with eye care and endorsing this new pathway. @RNIB #CollaborateForGood

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

"I have worked professionally in supporting people with learning disabilities & VI for 20+ years.

Now I am on the other side: battling for services just to get my child’s needs met."

Our colleague Aylee's perspective on the special schools service 👇
https://t.co/07AGZI9dwe

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

As the Special Schools eye care consultation comes to an end this afternoon, our CEO @LisaHopkins01 blogs on the key ingredients needed to make the new service a showstopper.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/jGwWY8IDqo

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

It’s so vital to keep all the tried and tested arrangements that have worked so well for children, parents and schools.

75% of schools said they’d seen a significant improvement in learning and behaviour!
https://t.co/2QQMYKyGpx

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

Huge congratulations to our Eye Care Champion Rebecca, who has raised almost £500 for SeeAbility after completing 100 laps of her local park!

Thank you Rebecca 🙌

[The AOP @The_AOP]

NHS sight tests will be made available in all special school settings from next year!

The service will help up to 165,000 children with special education needs access sight tests in comfortable learning environments.

Read more: https://t.co/B4iyqsLFCG

#EqualRightToSight

[ABDO Membership @ABDOMembership]

Free sight tests in all special schools #DispensingOptics #DOOnline #OpticalNews https://t.co/wWOTSnD1cr

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

We've supported Manni with his eye care since he was just 9 years old!

Here's his reaction to the news 🥳
#EqualRightToSight #LearningDisabilityWeek @DHSCgovuk @NeilDotObrien

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

Yesterday, the @DHSCgovuk announced sight tests in all special schools.

So, why is this necessary and what does it look like?

Here's a thread to get you up to speed 👇
🧵 1/8
https://t.co/NHuQaUylfo

[Lisa Donaldson @LisaOptom]

@PerseidSchool What wonderful news- so deserved- an inspirational advocate for children with special educational needs - congratulations Tina!!

[SeeAbility @SeeAbility]

Our CEO, @LisaHopkins01 📢:
"The announcement today means 1000s of children who would have no other way of getting sight tests and glasses will now get a service in their school, & many 1000s more will not have to attend hospital eye clinic appointments."
https://t.co/NHuQaUylfo

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

👓 We're making free NHS sight tests available within all special schools from next year.

Around 165,000 pupils will be able to get their eyes checked in a familiar place where they feel more comfortable, without needing to travel to an optician.

https://t.co/RSklXoLtpP