Conference presentations.
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Presentations and files.
2022
Sustainability and climate change in Optometry:
What patients can expect with eye care reform in Wales:
http://wcb-ccd.org.uk/downloads/conf/2022/02_optometry_reform.pptx
Vision rehabilitation: Are we in crisis?:
http://wcb-ccd.org.uk/downloads/conf/2022/03_rehabilitation.pptx
Clusters and Regional Partnership Boards:
http://wcb-ccd.org.uk/downloads/conf/2022/04_primary_care_clusters.pptx
Mental health and wellbeing:
http://wcb-ccd.org.uk/downloads/conf/2022/06_counselling.mov
Transformational change and new treatments for eye diseases:
http://wcb-ccd.org.uk/downloads/conf/2022/08_transformational_change.pptx
2020 and 2021
No conference due to pandemic.
2019
National Eye Health Week 2019 [Powerpoint] [Audio mp3] Owen Williams, Chair of Wales Vision Forum.
Ministerial Address [Audio mp3] Vaughan Gething AM, Minister for Health and Social Services.
Successes of the Eye Care Delivery Plan [Powerpoint] [Audio mp3] Fiona Jenkins, Chair, Wales Eye Care Steering Board.
Children's Eye Care – a young persons perspective on transition [Audio mp3] Niamh Williams.
Future of new medical technology. [Audio mp3] David O'Sullivan, Chief Optometric Advisor (COA).
Independent Prescribing and eye care training [Powerpoint] [Audio mp3] Tim Morgan, Optometrist and Vice Chair of Optometry Wales.
Future Developments in Eye Care and Working Relationships Professor Barbara Ryan, Chair of Welsh Optometric Committee [Audio mp3] Luke Anderson, Consultant Ophthalmologist (Swansea Bay UHB) [Powerpoint] [Audio mp3]
Future Developments in IT [Powerpoint] [Audio mp3] Fiona Jenkins, Chair, Wales Eye Care Steering Board; Lisa Gerson, Optometry Wales.
CMO Address [Audio mp3] Dr. Frank Atherton, Chief Medical Officer
Paper on Certificate of Visual Impairment [Powerpoint] [Audio mp3] Rebecca Bartlett, Clinical Low Vision Lead;
The importance of the CVI [Powerpoint] [Audio mp3] Ian Moran, Chair of Welsh Rehabilitation Officers Forum.
Dementia and Sensory Loss [Audio mp3] Ansley Workman, RNIB.
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Patient Voice [Audio mp3] Zulfikar Ali, Shameem Hussein, Novelette Gordon.
SPECS [Powerpoint] [Audio mp3] Tim Palmer, Independent Optometry Advisor.
Day-to-day practice of Optometry and Preventative Measures through the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles [Powerpoint] [Audio mp3] Sali Davis, Optometry Wales.
2018
Chair's introduction (MP3 audio)
Conference pack (MSWord)
National Eye Health Week - Owen Williams' talk (MP3 audio)
Wales Vision Strategy - Ansley Workman's talk (MP3 audio)
70 Year of the NHS - Chief Medical Officer's talk (MP3 Audio)
Wales Eye Care Services - Barbara Ryan's talk (MP3 audio); David O'Sullivan's talk (MP3 audio)
Children's School Vision Pathway Project (.pptx); Heather Payne and Rebecca Bartlett's talk (MP3 audio)
Update on Rehabilitation and Habilitation services in Wales (.pptx); Ian Moran's talk (MP3 audio); Jonathan Mudd's talk (MP3 audio)
Falls Prevention (.pptx)
Ophthalmology State of Nation (.pptx); Mike Austin's talk (MP3 audio)
Dementia and Sight Loss (.pptx)
Stroke and Sight Loss (.pptx); Matt O'Grady's talk (MP3 audio)
Vaughan Gething AM, Cabinet Secratary for Health and Social Services - Vaughan Gething's talk (MP3 audio)
Together for Health (.pptx); Fiona Jenkins' talk (MP3 audio)
Chair's closing remarks (MP3 audio)
2017
Conference programme (pdf)
Opening address - Fiona Jenkins
Qualified Teacher for the Visually Impaired/Habilitation - Sarah Hughes, Adrian Linney
Identification of Children with Visusal Impairment - Rebecca John
Children's vision screening pathway - Nicola Turner
Prudent Eye Care and Clinical Prioritisation - Mike Austin, Dr Graham Shortland
Local Health Board updates for outcomes and accessibility:
Progress on the Wet AMD pathfinders service evaluation, Prof Rachel North
2016
UCAN Productions - videos on Getting Around, Disclosure, and Support.
Innovations in Eye Services - Fiona Jenkins
Developing the Workforce - Karen Phillips
Innovation in the DESW - Andrew Crowder
Innovation in Social Services - Tracy Martin-Smith
Local Health Board Pilot Projects:
2015
Integrated Health and Social Care - Lisa Dunsford [.docx]
Minority Ethnic Take-Up of Services - Nick Sheen [.pptx]
Prudent Health Care - Dr Ruth Hussey [.ppt]
The Role of the Rehabilitation Officer - Kathryn Greenwood [.pptx]
IT Optometric Connectivity - Andrew Griffiths [.pptx]
Smoking Cessation Services - Sali Davis [.pptx]
Reports from Regional Multi-Disciplinary Groups:
2014
Statistical Summary of Ophthalmic Services in Wales [.pptx]
Special Schools Project in Wales [.pptx]
IT roll-out across Primary and Secondary Care in Wales [.ppt]
Patient Referral Pathways [.ppt]
Public Awareness Campaign [.ppt]
Wales Vision Strategy Group Update [.pptx]
Eye Clinic Liaison Officer service in Powys [.pptx]
Partnership working [Existing plan pdf], [Amended Plan pdf]
2013
2012
A Clear Vision: Eye Care for Children and Young People in Special Schools in Wales - Nathan Davies
Addressing Sensory Loss in Registered Care Homes - Ansley Workman
Developments in Secondary Care - Chris Blyth
Enhanced Eye Care in Wales - a new service
Growing Up and Moving On - Elaine Kelleher
Growing Up and Moving On Report | Directory of Services
Learning Disability and Sight Loss - Jo Lawson
Preventive Medicine in Wales - Peter Ellwood
Together for Eye Health Care - Barbara Ryan
Wales Eye Care Service - Nick Sheen
2011
London Project to Cure Blindness
Reducing Presentations to Social Care
Vision Care Programme for Children and Young People
2010
Visual Impairment and Falls. [Powerpoint presentation in four parts: 1, 2, 3, 4]
Rehab developments [Powerpoint presentation]
Developments within the Eyecare Sector [Powerpoint presentation]
Kirsty Williams wears the Sim Specs [audio mp3]