Making 2020 the Year of Vision - Join us in presenting a united front for change
14 January 2020
Source: Vision UK
Agenda for Vision UK Early Intervention and Enablement Committee: 21 January 2020
Read more Agenda for Vision UK Early Intervention and Enablement Committee 2020
13 January 2020
Source: ADASS physical & sensory impairment & HIV/AIDS network
The agenda for the ADASS physical & sensory impairment & HIV/AIDS network meeting 07/02/20 11 – 15.00 is attached below The meeting will take place at: Thomas Pocklington Trust, The Pocklington Hub, Tavistock House South, Tavistock Square, WC1H 9LG The full agenda is attached and the ACCESSABLE infographic below. The Neatbox presentation is here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Mx1cwnCyLO095ugrLFE4nISncgj0tsZQtEGuADYBU9M/edit#slide=id.p1 All network members are welcome
Read more ADASS physical & sensory impairment & HIV/AIDS network agenda 07/02/20
13 January 2020
Source: THe King's Fund
The report looks at the effects of the reforms in both the short and longer term and looks at the impact of the changes, which have brought opportunities for innovation and integration, as well as challenges, at a time when funding for public health has been cut. The author then takes a look into the future and the implications for
Read more The Kings Fund: The English local government public health reforms: an independent assessment8 January 2020
Source: Thomas Pocklington Trust
The latest results of a Longitudinal Transition Study published by the Vision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research (VICTAR) at the University of Birmingham and Thomas Pocklington Trust show an increase to those entering employment but inconsistencies of support across the country highlight that more needs to be done. The study has followed the experiences of the same group of
Read more Thomas Pocklington Trust: Latest study shows improvements for young people with vision impairment entering employment but more needs to be done6 January 2020
Claire Nollett, Rebecca Bartlett, Ryan Man, Timothy Pickles, Barbara Ryan & Jennifer H. Acton Background Clinically significant depressive symptoms are prevalent in people attending low vision clinics and often go undetected. The Low Vision Service Wales (LVSW) plans to introduce depression screening and management pathways. Prior to implementation there is an unmet need to understand how eye care practitioners providing
Read more BMC Psychiatry: How do community-based eye care practitioners approach depression in patients with low vision? A mixed methods study
2 January 2020
Source: Visualise Training and Consultancy
“Things not to say to a guide dog owner” has been developed by Visualise Training and Consultancy. It discusses a range of common situations that guide dog owners come across and aims to raise awareness of guide dogs. The video aims to enlighten and educate the public on guide dogs. Daniel Williams, Founder of Visualise Training and Consultancy said “As
Read more Things Not to Say to a Guide Dog Owner Video30 December 2019
Source: NIHR Signal
Both the use of a patch or atropine eye drops are equally suitable methods for improving clarity of vision (visual acuity) in children and young adults with amblyopia (a “lazy eye”). Amblyopia is a cause of poor vision in childhood that usually affects only one eye, resulting in the individual relying more on the good eye. The standard methods of
Read more NIHR Signal: A patch or eye drops are similarly effective for the treatment of “lazy eye” in children20 December 2019
Source: Royal Blind
The findings highlight that sight loss can have a significant emotional and psychological impact on people’s lives, with fear, isolation, loss of self-esteem and depression having an impact. Despite this, the findings reveal emotional support is rarely offered by statutory health services, leaving many people with sight loss to cope on their own and that more support is needed to
Read more Research carried out by MHF Scotland, Royal Blind and Scottish War Blinded explores the mental health impacts of visual impairment.18 December 2019
Source: GiRFT
A national report into ophthalmology services recommends all trusts perform routine cataract surgery in 30 minutes or less, allowing even more patients to have vision-restoring treatment. Making the best use of hospital theatre time allocated for routine cataract surgery will enable more patients to be treated, and more quickly, according the latest national report from the Getting It Right First
Read more More sight-saving surgery possible, says GiRFT national report3 December 2019
Source: The Kings Fund
This quote from an integrated care leader says it all. Under current plans all parts of the NHS in England are meant to have created an integrated care system (ICS) by April 2021. Better integrated care requires the dilution or destruction of the long-standing barriers between hospitals, GP practices, community services and social care, with the health system also working
Read more The Kings Fund: Leading for integrated care: ‘If you think competition is hard, you should try collaboration’
