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
"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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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!
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
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.
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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
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!
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
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