Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
REI urgent care will be closed on the 4th October 2023 due to the new hospital move. If there are any sight threatening emergencies that need to be seen on the day, please direct the patient to main ED. Thank you.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
A fantastic example of how the Special School Eye Care Service can augment existing hospital run orthoptic and optometry clinics #SpecialSchoolEyeCareService #Orthoptists #Optometrists #DispensingOpticians @BIOS_Orthoptics @ABDOMembership @CollegeOptomUK #Collaborative
"It is so rewarding to see children in their familiar surroundings in contrast to the noisy, busy, sometimes quite frightening, environment of the hospital eye clinic."
Experts from @WHHNHS & @ABDOMembership on the Special Schools Eye Care Service 👇
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Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
Visit the clinical team on the ABDO stand where foreign body removal techniques will be demonstrated.buff.ly/3voTaZu #ABDOMembership #100optical
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
You can now apply for the next LOC induction course. If you’ve just joined your LOC this is a not to be missed way of learning how things work. Details here: buff.ly/3uRNR47
#optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
Getting the head ready for our foreign body removal demos at 100% optical #100Optical
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
Our first newsletter of 2022 features the latest on CUES coverage, CPD support, and our latest case study. Read here: buff.ly/3ATZU3Z
#optometry
#dispensingopticians
#opticians
#primaryeyecare
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
We so enjoyed hosting @DHSCgovuk Minister @mariacaulfield today at @PerseidSchool to see eye care in action, and celebrate what the new @NHSEngland special schools eye care service is achieving. Thank you Maria for your support for an #EqualRightToSight!
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
74% of the population of England now has access to urgent eye care on their doorstep, delivered by primary care optometrists and their practice teams. Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/34rh1Oo
#optometry
#dispensingopticians
#opticians
#CUES
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
ABDO’s new Strategic Plan, which will guide the Association’s work for the next five years. It will also provide a positive vision for the future.buff.ly/340pmci
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
Job opportunity with @EyecareServices ⬇️
Important news we’re recruiting! Please share with anyone you think might be interested. Details here ➡️ buff.ly/3rPWxa8
#optometry
#dispensingopticians
#opticians
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
If you're feeling anxious because of COVID-19, work or anything at all, there are techniques you can learn to help reduce some of the pressure.
Use the #NHSE Every Mind Matters Mind Plan to get tailored advice on looking after your mental wellbeing.
➡️ buff.ly/3tjyMGl
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
LOCSU and WOPEC have launched a Maculopathy / OCT interpretation training module. Find out more about it here: buff.ly/3n8DCWX
#optometry
#dispensingopticians
#opticians
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
From high-tech health to high fashion - Association of British Dispensing Opticians offer young people entry at all levels, with a chance for school leavers to earn while you learn and study for a diploma or degree! youthemployment.org.uk/caree…
#Apprenticeships #YouthFriendlyEmployer
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
Happy New Year! The NRC team are back and busy with preparations for January PQE, FQE, CL and Theory Examinations.
If you have any booking enquiries or need help planning for 2022 meetings and events don't hesitate to get in touch!
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
The required period for self-isolation following a COVID-19 exposure in England is now 7 rather than 10 days, subject to negative LFD tests. This also applies to healthcare workers. Read more here: buff.ly/32cwZeQ
#optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
Not many smokers are aware that they are twice as likely to lose their sight compared to non-smokers. Smoking can cause and worsen a number of eye conditions, some of which can lead to permanent loss of vision. There’s advice on quitting here: buff.ly/3044AD8
#optometry
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
Read how Chinese children experienced greater #myopia progression during the #COVID-19 pandemic, in the new Editors' Choice by Dr. Brenda Bohnsack. ow.ly/Z6c850HhKt4 #pediatrics #clined #ONENetwork
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
Have you checked into the new Clinical Hub? The A-Z of common eye disease is growing each week with new content to give you a quick guide to common conditions you might come across in practice. buff.ly/3FtKF2W
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
This is a positive. Now we need confirmation that there will be an orderly transition of locally commissioned extended eye service contracts to new ICS structures, ensuring funding flows. And we should look to achieve consistency across new ICS footprints @The_AOP @GM_HSC
Following a meeting with optical bodies, @DHSCgovuk & @NHSEngland have confirmed that GOS will remain a national service when the Health and Care Bill becomes law, with no local variation. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3E6sL4Y
Max Halford - ABDO Clinical Lead retweeted
A recording of our webinar discussing the Optometry First model has been made available online. Watch and read more here: ➡️ buff.ly/3l6Xfxe #optometry #dispensingoptician #opticians
