Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has signalled a shift for the NHS, moving from hospital-based care to high street services.
Running for a friend: optometrist’s inspiring marathon
Optometrist Dr Ian Beasley is running for a cause close to his heart. Raising money for the Samaritans in memory of his close friend Phil Dale.
Event puts eye health care for people experiencing homelessness in focus
CARLA Denyer, MP for Bristol Central and Co-leader of the Green Party, joined senior leaders from the optical sector, services and charities, plus people with lived experience of homelessness to discuss the barriers that people currently experiencing homelessness face in accessing healthcare, on Thursday 17 April at the Mercure Hotel, Bristol Central.
Reflections on World Optometry Week
This global awareness week highlights optometry’s vital role in healthcare. Spectrum asked optometrist Nicola Nisbet for her reflections on what optometry means to her.
‘Seen not heard’ campaign scoops honour
Key role for community optometry and audiology in campaign to improve access to care for patients.
Glaucoma Awareness Week: tips for optometrists to enhance glaucoma care
Glaucoma specialist Bhavik Parmar sets out how optometrists can develop their community glaucoma services to enhance patient care.
Tackling Glaucoma: Insights from Nishani Amerasinghe at 100% Optical
The past president of the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society will deliver a lecture titled ‘Achieving Better Outcomes in Glaucoma Patients with Cataracts’ at 100% Optical on Sunday 2 March.
Ministers urged to expand community optometry and audiology
Community optometry and audiology can play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of a neighbourhood health service.
Embracing optometrists and audiologists as ‘GPs of the eyes and ears’
Community optometry and audiology can play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of a neighbourhood health service.