The Optical Confederation represents 12,000 optometrists, 6,000 dispensing opticians, 7,000 optical businesses and 45,000 ancillary staff in the UK.
Joined December 2011
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Optical Confed. retweeted
14 Oct 2019
The @VisionUKGB response to: Advancing our health: prevention in the 2020s @DHSCgovuk consultation. They want to hear our views on a new approach for the health and care system. Many thanks to all the Vision UK Members who contributed to our response visionuk.org.uk/vision-uk-re…
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Optical Confed. retweeted
9 Oct 2019
#rsmvuk19 @LOCSU @VisionUKGB Carol Reece from NHS E outlining plans for sight tests in special schools. Exciting plans - with improved access and care for children with LD or Autism. #optometry @The_AOP @FODO1 @policyABDO @OpticalConfed @SeeAbility
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Optical Confed. retweeted
.@WHO DG @DrTedros speaking at the launch of the World report on #vision "2.2 billion people having vision impairment is a catastrophe and the one billion who don't have access to eye care shows we have to act" #VisionFirst
ALT WHO DG Dr Tedros speaking at the launch of the World report on vision
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Optical Confed. retweeted
9 Oct 2019
And we're off with Forward View #RSMVUK19 so excited and looking forward to a great day. Simon Brown @oneeyedsi66 @BlindVeterans staring us off brilliantly @OphthRsm @RoySocMed
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Optical Confed. retweeted
9 Oct 2019
#RSMVUK19 @VisionUKGB @LOCSU looking forward to great day at Vision UK conference. Matt Broom - let's collaborate and cooperate. Simon @BlindVeterans giving inspiring talk about his experience of sight loss.
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Have you booked for #NOC19 yet? Here’s @ZoeZoerichmond with her views on what’s going to be an important gathering. Book here: bit.ly/2KywsHg
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Optical Confed. retweeted
8 Oct 2019
Huge congratulations to @scottwatkin our Head of Engagement for being named in the @ShawTrust 2019 Disability Power List 100! It's a massive achievement & well-deserved for his outstanding commitment to improving life for people with learning disabilities.
seeability.org/scott-watkin-…
ALT A photo of Scott Watkin with the words, "My teacher told me I would never get a job, never live independently and never have a family. I have since broken down every one of these barriers and am living proof of what can be achieved with the right support."
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Optical Confed. retweeted
8 Oct 2019
Welcome to all @ClinicalCouncil Members to discuss the future of #eyehealth and care in England. Thank you @RCOphth for hosting the meeting chaired by @FPH Parul Desai and @CollegeOptomUK @DavidParkins2 and thank you @NHSEngland for your contribution.
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Optical Confed. retweeted
7 Oct 2019
Have you visited our new Standards microsite? Visit the site and find out more about it in our press release here - bit.ly/2Onvl0u
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Optical Confed. retweeted
3 Oct 2019
People are losing their sight due to delays in treatment - the @RNIB is campaigning to get MPs involved in reducing the pressure on hospital eye clinics. You can add your voice to theirs – it's easy to use, just fill in your address & it'll find your MP
e-activist.com/page/48571/ac…
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Optical Confed. retweeted
3 Oct 2019
This week we launched our new Standards microsite, which includes everything you need to know about our new Standards for Optical Businesses. Read the first blog from our Director of Strategy, Alistair Bridge: bit.ly/2pz1NT6
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Optical Confed. retweeted
1 Oct 2019
Watch tonight's BBC #TheOneShow for more about how a routine #SightTest detected a rare brain tumour and saved two-year-old Boo's life. #EyeWeek @VisionExpress #7pmBBC1
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Optical Confed. retweeted
1 Oct 2019
Please read this product recall message from @MHRAgovuk
30 Sep 2019
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain lots of Acuvue daily disposable contact lenses.
Check if you have one of the affected lots: ow.ly/1v6O50wwF3U
#Acuvue #PatientSafety
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Optical Confed. retweeted
26 Sep 2019
How healthy are your eyes? Take this Eye Health Questionnaire as part of #NationalEyeHealthWeek #NEHW
visionmatters.org.uk/eye-hea…
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Optical Confed. retweeted
26 Sep 2019
A letter has been sent to all hospital eye services encouraging them to identify patients in your local health economy who would like to tell their story of using hospital eye services since April 2018.
Online forms: ow.ly/FlUc50wrQsZ
#NationalEyeHealthWeek #EyeWeek
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Optical Confed. retweeted
26 Sep 2019
This week is National Eye Health week.
With around half of all sight loss preventable, regular eye tests are invaluable.
You may be entitled to free eye tests - click bit.ly/2kIs0MU to find out
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Optical Confed. retweeted
25 Sep 2019
Thanks for supporting this vital campaign
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Optical Confed. retweeted
25 Sep 2019
Three quarters of older people who suffer a fall as a result of poor vision had a visual impairment that was easily correctable. This could be a simple as getting a new prescription for your glasses or having cataract surgery. #FallsPrevention #EyeWeek #VisionMatters
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Optical Confed. retweeted
25 Sep 2019
Clinic delays are causing sight loss, but you can help stop this. We're calling on the Government to take action to prevent essential eye health appointment delays. Write to your MP now! @EyeHealthAPPG @RNIB #EyeWeek #NEHW bit.ly/EHW_Tw
ALT Image shows Houses of Parliament
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Optical Confed. retweeted
24 Sep 2019
This week is national eye health week, promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all. To see our guidance on this topic click the link: bit.ly/2mSjKeh
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