Blogs
Missed Appointments costing The NHS over £216m a year
Each missed appointment costs the NHS an average of £30. Therefore, the total annual cost to the NHS is over £216m which would fund the ...
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Low Vision Patients -Feedback for Eyecare Professionals
Daniel Williams, Founder of Visualise Training and Consultancy, asked patients what they think eyecare professionals could do better for patients with sight loss to enhance ...
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Guide Dog Passengers Can’t Hitch a Ride!
So, I arrive home after a busy week working away, need a taxi to get home but as usual it’s not as simple as you ...
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Blind People In Pakistan
I faced a lot of problems in my childhood because of society's attitude towards people with disabilities. But I overcame it. I am a warrior.
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“I’m struggling to see at work”
Losing eyesight is both challenging and difficult, scary and disconcerting. Having to change the way you do things, adapting to new challenges and learn new ...
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Seeing Beyond the Eyes Zone podcast from #Optrafair
Our latest podcast, live from our Seeing Beyond the Eyes Zone at Optrafair 2019, updates you on the success of the project to date and ...
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Things Not To Say to a Guide Dog Owner…
Does your dog know when the man is green on the crossing?! Will it take you to the pub if you tell it to?! What ...
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Out in the Dark
After diagnosis of a serious eye condition or sight loss, whilst the initial shock and fear is one hurdle to overcome, you may have no ...
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Eye Care and The Equality Act
Are your eye care services embracing The Equality Act? Are you doing everything you can to ensure that people with disabilities have the same access ...
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Losing my vision but not my job
This case study demonstrates the importance of why people require a workplace assessment in a timely manner to ensure they remain in employment with the ...
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