Meetings in 2006

The impact of Independent Treatment Centres on eye care - Wednesday 22 November 2006

In his last party conference speech as leader of the Labour Party, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of Independent Treatment Centres in reducing NHS waiting lists, with particular reference to cataracts. However, concerns are now being raised about the impact of these centres on Hospitals, particularly Hospital Eye Services.

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Eye Health and Visual Impairment will be addressed by Professor David Wong, Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and Vice President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. 

How good are services for older people who lose their sight? - Wednesday 12 July 2006

How good are services for older people who lose their sight? Are people receiving prompt assessment by social services once their sight loss is diagnosed? Are they getting the equipment they need to remain living independently and safely in their own homes?

The meeting will be addressing the subject of Low Vision and Community Equipment services for visually impaired people. These vital services enable people with sight loss to stay independent in their own homes and communities, avoid accidents and maximize the use of what sight they have left.

However, provision of these essential services is highly varied across the UK, leaving many visually impaired people isolated and poorly equipped to deal with the effects of sight loss.

Expert speakers will be discussing new research on the current state of Low Vision and Community Equipment services as well as highlighting examples of best practice that need to be shared around the country. 

Report of meeting:   Report of meeting 12 July 2006