Useful Links
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
Association of Independent Optometrists – Their view was that optometrists (or ophthalmic opticians as we were then known) should practice professionally and ethically, and that the best way of achieving this was in independent “rooms practice” with no window display or the like.
College of Optometrists – The College is the professional body for optometrists. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance, development and training to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We recognise excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and by raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and health care professionals.
Devon County Council Public Health – This website contains information on Devon’s Health and Wellbeing Board, Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Annual Public Health Reports, Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and a library of strategies, plans, needs assessments and other reports and information relevant to health and wellbeing in Devon.
Devon Local Medical Committee – Devon LMC a one-stop shop for GPs and practice managers to access information about general practice, including guidance, news, pastoral support, events and training.
Devon Local Pharmaceutical Committee – Representative committee for all community pharmacy contractors in the County of Devon. Working with pharmacists, the NHS and Public Health to improve patient care.
Eyecare FAQ ABDO – The information on these pages will help you learn more about looking after your eyes. Regular eye tests are important to pick up eye problems in the early stages, before they cause permanent damage. The information here doesn’t replace advice from a professional so seek help if you have health concerns.
Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians (FODO) – An association for eye care providers and support, who champion and shape the future of eye care in the UK. FODO is the leading national association for eye care providers working in primary and community care settings. Each year their members provide over 18 million eye examinations and offer a wide range of other eye care services across the UK.
Formulary Treatment for Dry Eyes – NEW Devon CCG Guidance – NEW Devon Clinical Commissioning Group have recently produced some formulary treatment guidance on dry eyes.
Healthwatch Devon –Healthwatch Devon is the independent champion for people using local health and social care services. Listening to what people like about services and what could be improved. They share their views with those with the power to make change happen.
Healthwatch England – An independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. There to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.
Healthwatch Plymouth – Healthwatch Plymouth helps people get the best out of their local health and social care services. We actively gather feedback from all sections of the community about positive and negative experiences of using health and social care services in Plymouth.
Healthwatch Torbay – At a local level, local Healthwatch works to help people get the best out of the health and social care services in their area; whether it’s improving them today or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Local Healthwatch is all about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of their services – not just people for who use them, but for anyone who might need them in the future.
LOCSU – Support Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across England in developing local eye health services. To help community optometrists and opticians work with local commissioners to make community eye services accessible for patients and cost effective for the NHS.
NHS England – NHS England leads the National Health Service (NHS) in England. We set the priorities and direction of the NHS and encourage and inform the national debate to improve health and care
NHS England Opticians – In September 2015, PCSE took on responsibility for the delivery of NHS England’s primary care support services. SUPPLIES *** OPHTHALMIC PAYMENTS *** PERFORMERS LISTS.
Optical Suppliers Association (OSA) – The Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians is a leading professional membership and insurance organisation that represents primary care eye health providers in the UK and Ireland and offers bespoke and targeted advice to our diverse business and individual membership.
Plymouth City Council Public Health – Since April 2013 all councils have taken on new responsibilities for Public Health. We will put health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and help people in Plymouth to live healthier and happier lives.
Plymouth University – Optometry – Do you want to pursue a career as an eye care professional? You will benefit from a pioneering, clinical degree set up to bring optometry to the South West, built in consultation with expert professionals in the field. You will be trained in both the classroom, laboratory and, from the very first semester, the workplace – be that practices, hospitals or in the community – gaining key knowledge, skills, experience and confidence that you need to succeed as the future of the eye care profession.
Quality in Optometry – Their website hosts clinical governance toolkits for optical professionals which have been developed jointly by ABDO, AOP, the College, FODO and LOCSU
Royal College of Ophthalmologists – The Royal College of Ophthalmologists champions excellence in the practice of ophthalmology. We are the only professional membership body for medically qualified ophthalmologists and for those who are undergoing specialist training to become ophthalmologists.
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) – The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), is the UK’s leading charity supporting blind and partially sighted people. They offer practical and emotional support to those that need them.
See Ability – SeeAbility provides extraordinary support and champions better eye care for people with learning disabilities and autism, many of whom have sight loss.
The Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM) – The ACLM was established in 1962 to publicise the work of UK manufacturers, to develop new products and to raise standards. Since then the scale and diversity of contact lens manufacturing has grown exponentially, the marketplace has become international, and the commercial pressures have become increasingly diverse.
The KingsFund – Ideas that change health care
The See Hear Centre and See Hear On Wheels – The See Hear Centre, based in Barnstaple, provides assistive equipment demonstrations, a ‘try before you buy’ loans scheme and an information and advice support service for people with sight and / or hearing loss.
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers – The Company is thriving and active in optics, in the City and in communities where, every day, the Spectacle Makers’ craft is in evidence, helping people to improve the health of their eyes and to see better
Torbay Council Public Health – Public Health is the art and science of promoting and protecting health and well-being, preventing ill-health and prolonging life through organised efforts of society.