Leading collaboration in eye health and sight loss
28 March 2019
Source: Vision UK
Agenda for Vision UK Early Intervention and Enablement Committee, 4 April 2019
Read more Agenda for Vision UK Early Intervention and Enablement Committee, 4 April 2019
14 March 2019
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists considers ECLOs as integral to meeting the needs of patients in hospital eye units A recent study published in the BMJ1, with support and funding from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), has highlighted the continuing importance of Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLO). ECLOs work in hospital eye units at the point of
Read more Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs) are vital to supporting patients with sight loss
10 March 2019
Source: Wales Council of the Blind
See below joint responses from Guide Dogs Cymru, RNIB Cymru and Wales Council of the Blind to the Welsh Government’s consultation on ‘Action on Disability: the Right to Independent Living’.
Read more Response to Welsh Government’s Consultation on ‘Action on Disability: the Right to Independent Living’
10 March 2019
Source: Wales Council of the Blind
See below response from Wales Council of the Blind with contributions and support from other organisations to the Welsh Government’s consultation on ‘Connected Communities: Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation’.
Read more Response to Welsh Government’s consultation on ‘Connected Communities: Tackling Loneliness and Social Isolation’6 March 2019
Source: BMJ Open
Objectives: To explore the impact of eye clinic liaison officers (ECLOs, also known as sight loss advisors) on the processes, functions and quality of ophthalmology clinics through the experiences of ophthalmology staff in the UK. Design: Qualitative study. Setting: UK hospital ophthalmology clinics. Participants: Health and social care professionals in the UK. Results: ECLOs who had a presence in
Read more BMJ Open: Impact of eye clinic liaison officers: a qualitative study in UK ophthalmology clinics29 October 2018
Source: Vision UK Early Intervention & Enablement Committee
Vision UK Early Intervention & Enablement Cmte meeting 26/09/18 minutes etc attached below
Read more Vision UK Early Intervention & Enablement Cmte meeting 26/09/18 post meeting documents12 October 2018
Source: Henshaws
The Seven Steps Programme is a much needed roadmap for anyone dealing with a visual impairment diagnosis, which can be displayed as posters, leaflets or boards in hospitals, clinics, and community hubs working with visually impaired people across the UK. Our aim is to reach as many people as possible with quality information, advice and guidance. Henshaws, Greater Manchester NHS,
Read more Henshaws Seven Steps launched nationwide on World Sight Day8 October 2018
Source: Vision UK Early Intervention and Enablement Committee
Attached are the Vision UK Early Intervention and Enablement Committee Terms of Reference as agreed 26 September 2018. Also attached is the membership list for the committee.
Read more Vision UK Early Intervention and Enablement Committee Terms of Reference18 September 2018
Source: Vision UK
Please find attached the papers for the Vision UK Early Intervention & Enablement Committee, the details of which are as follows: • Date: 26 September 2018
Read more Papers for the Vision UK Early Intervention & Enablement Committee meeting 29/09/1821 August 2018
Source: NICE
Quality standard [QS173] Published date: August 2018 What the quality statement means for different audiences: Service providers (such as hospitals, community providers, local authorities, care homes, home care agencies and not-for-profit social enterprises) ensure that staff carrying out assessments for intermediate care have the knowledge and materials to provide information and have a discussion with the person (and their family
Read more NICE publish: Intermediate care including reablement quality standard
