Fantastic to see @MarshadeCordova making the case for investment in eyecare ahead of #Budget2024! Funding for a phased expansion in ophthalmology training places is essential to boost long term capacity alongside investment in the IT infrastructure to support more integrated care
Ahead of the Spring Budget next week, I have written to the Chancellor to urge him to increase investment in eye health care.
The Govt must take urgent action to tackle the eye health emergency.
More funding in the NHS for eye health will reduce the backlogs, prevent avoidable sight loss, and ensure the delivery of good quality eye health care that everyone can access, when and where they need it.
Busy first day @100Optical. Our theme for tomorrow is clinical pathways. Come and have a chat if you want to find out about the work of #LOCs and our pathway work, aimed at extending the scope of care in optical practice. @LOCSU
Check out @RNIB new Adult Low Vision Service Quality Framework. Delighted to join colleagues from across the eye care sector yesterday at RNIB’s new HQ as they launched this new resource. A must read for anyone delivering or designing low vision services. @LOCSU
As part of our Standards Review consultation, we are hosting several events to give you the opportunity to discuss the proposed changes and ask questions. Read our blog for more information and to sign up https://t.co/VgBumQjnue
NTWLOC have been at #NENCMECC raising awareness of including optometry and good eyesight in conversations. There were some great discussions around digital literacy, personalised care, and people with additional needs. @StephanieCair20@LOCSU@TeesLoc@NENC_NHS@LocDurham
Annual economic cost of sight loss:£38 billion!!!!!
But up to 50% of sight loss is avoidable.
Investment in primary eyecare will improve access, support for self-care, earlier identification and treatment. Working in partnership with #ophthalmology#optometry
@CollegeOptomUK We also get a number of patients who have been certified without a recent sight test who have been registered sight impaired but then when they get an updated pair of glasses they are better than the driving standard...
Join us online next Wednesday at 7pm for the Tees LOC AGM and CET from the @BrainTumourCharity presented by @the16thman Email me at [email protected] if you would like the Zoom call link.
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Great to see this partnership with @Moorfields evolve to enable this launch. Looking forward to develop these croydon and wider services over time. #collaboration#community
Phenomenon herculian effort!!! Well done to whole PES & FDS team!
And a big thank you to all the users who followed the guidance and are now using @OperaOptometry !!