A new way of working….. The last few months of lockdown and local restrictions have been tough for most of us. I have to admit, it’s been quite a stressful time as work for me hasn’t slowed down but accelerated, and I don’t make it easy for myself juggling more than one role. Self-care week … More #Self-Care Week 2020
Journey to the Centre of the Eye #MyEyeJourney Image courtesy of Fight For Sight As a regular parkrunner @BruetonParkrun, and as a Dispensing Optician with a passion for not only encouraging people to express their personalities through individual and unique ‘eyewear’ – it goes without saying ‘eyecare’ is also a ‘top priority’ as part of … More #My Eye Journey
What a Journey! In January 2016, I was recommended by the Service Lead for Solihull, who is a director of the Primary Eyecare Company (Heart of West Midlands) Ltd, to join Solihull LOC, as I was doing some locum days at his practice. He had a ‘brain wave!’ and explained a little bit about the … More My Journey to become a Clinical Governance and Performance Lead (CGPL)
It’s the last few days of the summer holidays (yippee!) so it’s the final chance to check I’ve got everything ready. For me, it’s a sense of relief that we’ll be back into a routine and the boys will have football and homework to keep them occupied, rather than staring at their digital devices! MY … More Back to School Checklist
I still get asked “What do you do?” “What’s a Dispensing Optician?” The Art of Ophthalmic Dispensing A Dispensing Optician (DO) advises on, fits and supplies the most appropriate spectacles after taking account of each patient’s visual, lifestyle and vocational needs. DO’s also play an important role in advising and dispensing low vision aids to those … More It’s all in a day’s work!
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is an approach to healthcare, developed by NHS England and local government. I think the Local Eye Health Network want to encourage staff and professionals working in optical practices to use the opportunities arising during their routine interactions with patients to have brief conversations on … More Make Every Contact Count on #National #No Smoking Day
I confess to being a big brother addict, but I can’t say I’m liking the last few series, and in recent years, I’m starting to feel “too old” watching it. (Note to self.. ..if I ever get the time, I must find out the statistics of the demographics of who is watching it). First … More Is Big Brother watching over their eye health?
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It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster of months recently, with visits to Essilor for an open day, the NOC (National Optical Conference) and my recent trip to the ‘city of dreams’ in the most beautiful setting:?A?Grade?II listed building in Chandos Street. After what feels like the busiest…
It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster of months recently, with visits to Essilor for an open day, the NOC (National Optical Conference) and my recent trip to the ‘city of dreams’ in the most beautiful setting: A Grade II listed building in Chandos Street. After what feels like the busiest December ever, and the excitement of Christmas … More ABDO President’s Consultation day
I love these events! The ABDO Area 5 CET days, twice a year, once in Meriden in the Autumn and the other in Derby usually in March. I’ve been going twice a year for as long as I can remember, and I always come away feeling motivated and stimulated. Today was a bit different, ABDO … More ABDO AREA 5 CET DAY:Monday 3rd October 2016
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