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Closure of Vision UK
8 June 2020
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the closure of Vision UK as of 31/07/2020.
Upcoming Events
Cancelled: International Orthoptic Association Congress, Liverpool
Saturday 20 Jun 2020 – Tuesday 23 Jun 2020
Podcasts
Latest Podcast:
John Welsman in conversation with Matt Broom, CEO Vision UK, on the changes in Vision UK and plans for the future
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Starting Point
A guide for parents and carers whose child has a vision impairment.
This information introduces you to the help and support you may want as the parents and carers of a child with a vision impairment.
Sight Advice FAQ
The Sight Advice FAQ answers questions about living with sight loss, eye health or being newly diagnosed with a sight condition.
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Over one-third of older people with sight loss are also living with depression
Recent Resources
Apr
DHSC: Care Act easements: guidance for local authorities
This guidance sets out how Local Authorities can use the new Care Act easements, created under the Coronavirus Act 2020,
Apr
NHS England and NHS Improvement: Updates and guidance for optical settings
Optical Letter 01/04/2020 Dear colleagues Thank you again for your continued work to prepare for and handle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar
Vision UK Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19) 31/03/2020
Vision UK is following current guidance from the government on Coronavirus (COVID-19) based on the World Health Organization’s declaration that





