9 Dec 2024
Two years ago, we launched our Workforce Vision to ensure optometrists are recognised as essential healthcare professionals, leading the way in delivering patient-centred eye care.
Learn about our accomplishments on our website ➡️ coptom.uk/3Br7AiR
#AdvancingOptometry
ALT Promotional banner for The College of Optometrists which reads A workforce vision for the UK TWO YEARS ON. Our Workforce Vision aims to ensure that optometrists remain at the forefront of eye care provision, and continue to be valued and recognised as key healthcare professionals. #AdvancingOptometry. Key achievements over the last year
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5 Jul 2024
We welcome the new government and look forward to working with them to end the eye care crisis.
Together we can prevent sight loss and ensure patients receive the eye care they need at the right time and place.
Read our manifesto ➡️ coptom.uk/3VzKSey
#AdvancingOptometry
ALT The image features a promotional banner with the text "Our manifesto to end the eye care crisis" at the top, followed by "Cutting waiting times and preventing sight loss in England." Below this, the text reads "Over 611,000 reasons to act now." The upper left corner displays a logo labeled "The College of Optometrists" with a heraldic crest. The design includes a simple color palette of teal, black, and white.
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3 Jul 2024
Did you know that over 611,000 people in England are on #NHSWaitingLists for #ophthalmology?
We can end the eye care crisis.
Read the College’s manifesto which calls on the next government to act now ➡️ coptom.uk/3VzKSey
#AdvancingOptometry
ALT An infographic by The College of Optometrists highlighting the eye care crisis in the UK. It states, "Today, 250 people start to lose their sight every day in the UK – this is one person every six minutes. By 2050, it is estimated that 500 people per day will lose their sight." The background is patterned with rows of eye symbols, and the logo of The College of Optometrists is on the top right.
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14 Jun 2024
New @CollegeOptomUK CMG updates have just landed! Delivered to your College APP on all your devices! #CMGTime #AdvancingOptometry #EvidencedBasedMedicine college-optometrists.org/cli…
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23 Mar 2024
🌎 It's #WorldOptometryDay and we are celebrating the ongoing work of optometrists to improve access to eyecare. Thank you all for your dedication to the profession and your patients. Together we are #AdvancingOptometry and preventing avoidable sight loss.
coptom.uk/AdvancingOptometry
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17 Mar 2024
It’s #WorldOptometryWeek 🌎
This year’s theme is 'Advancing optometry’s commitment to global eye care' which aligns with our ambitious Workforce Vision.
Find out more about the progress we’ve made #AdvancingOptometry here ➡️ coptom.uk/wfv1
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5 Mar 2024
A BTS take at our recent studio day. We have lots of great content, media and updates planned for Spring Summer 24. It’s going to be a bright year ahead for @CollegeOptomUK members, & we cannot wait! #IAmAnOptometrist #SS24 #DreamTeam #AdvancingOptometry
ALT Three clinical advisers in a bright studio showered in sunlight! ☀️
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21 Dec 2023
We welcome the publication of the House of Lords Committee inquiry report and are pleased to see that our main recommendations including improved IT connectivity and enhanced collaboration have been accepted.
Find out more here ➡️ coptom.uk/3NBCzvu
#AdvancingOptometry
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19 Dec 2023
I'm pleased to continue championing #optometrists who are well placed and prepared to provide enhanced and shared care services for patients closer to home across the UK to ease pressures on the #NHS
#AdvancingOptometry
@CollegeOptomUK @AstonUniversity
19 Dec 2023
College President, @ProfLeonDavies, has written to Rt Hon Dame Andrea Leadsom DBE MP, the new Minister for Public Health, Start for Life & Primary Care, welcoming her to the role & offering support to address key challenges in the NHS.
More info here ➡️ coptom.uk/3GNaI7Q
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15 Dec 2023
We welcome the publication of this report & are pleased that the committee have listened to our evidence with recommendations which will help enable better ‘patient-led’ integration of primary & community eye care. We will respond in more detail in due course. #AdvancingOptometry
Today we published our report "Patients at the centre: integrating primary and community care".
The full report can be viewed here: committees.parliament.uk/com…
🔽 Watch the video below to learn more about the Committee's findings.
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30 Oct 2023
Ophthalmology is the largest outpatient specialty in the #NHS - 8% of all appointments. With over 17k #optometists we have an opportunity to manage more patients in the community. @ProfLeonDavies outlines here how the @CollegeOptomUK is #AdvancingOptometry
youtu.be/rfqqbJNvLd8
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27 Oct 2023
As President @CollegeOptomUK I'm proud to present this video outlining what we have achieved over the last 12 months to champion and expand the role of UK #optometrists through the College's #WorkforceVision. #AdvancingOptometry
#IAmAnOptometrist @AstonUniversity
27 Oct 2023
Our College President, @ProfLeonDavies FCOptom, provides an update on how we are #AdvancingOptometry with our Workforce Vision journey and the exciting plans for the future.
Visit our website for more details ➡️ coptom.uk/AdvancingOptometry
youtu.be/rfqqbJNvLd8?si=gPdm…
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27 Oct 2023
Our College President, @ProfLeonDavies FCOptom, provides an update on how we are #AdvancingOptometry with our Workforce Vision journey and the exciting plans for the future.
Visit our website for more details ➡️ coptom.uk/AdvancingOptometry
youtu.be/rfqqbJNvLd8?si=gPdm…
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5 Jul 2023
Optometrists are a longstanding partner of the NHS - providing eye care services spanning primary, secondary & domiciliary care. There are over 17k #optometrists in the UK providing almost 17 million sight tests #NHS75 #AdvancingOptometry @CollegeOptomUK college-optometrists.org/new…
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22 May 2023
We were delighted to have our President @ProfLeonDavies FCOptom speak at the @RCOphth Annual Congress. An insightful talk on the evolving roles of optometrists, collaborative efforts with ophthalmologists and the importance of multidisciplinary eye care teams.
#AdvancingOptometry
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20 May 2023
How will an ageing population impact you as an optometrist?
Discover the challenges optometry faces and how the College is addressing them in our new #AcuityJournal article ➡️ bit.ly/3O7DBAv
#AdvancingOptometry #WorkforceVision
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15 May 2023
We look forward to attending the House of Lords Committee on Integrated Primary & Community Care later today.
Our Clinical Adviser @Danielhm2020 will be presenting evidence to the committee, placing optometrists at the heart of patient-centred eye care.
#AdvancingOptometry
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27 Apr 2023
Our College President @ProfLeonDavies FCOptom presented our #WorkforceVision at the @EyeHealthVIAPPG in Westminster, putting optometrists at the heart of patient-centered eye care.
Learn how we're building a brighter future and #AdvancingOptometry ➡️bit.ly/3n2XVbg
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25 Apr 2023
Tomorrow, our College President, @ProfLeonDavies FCOptom, will present our #WorkforceVision and discuss the future of #optometry at the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Eye Health & Visual Impairment in Westminster.
An exciting opportunity for #AdvancingOptometry.
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Eye Health & Visual Impairment meets 26 April looking at the eye care workforce. @ProfLeonDavies from @CollegeOptomUK will be discussing the College’s Workforce Vision college-optometrists.org/abo… #AdvancingOptometry @EyeHealthVIAPPG @MarshadeCordova
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