Lucy Miller
@lucymiller.bsky.social
Journalist. Deputy editor at Optometry Today, with interest in small business, healthcare policy, and education. Big fan of reproductive justice. Rewriting a novel, slowly. New here (obviously)
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That’s all for now – I’m always keen to chat about the subjects mentioned, but also about Love Island, about Europe’s best second cities, about epic train journeys, about how we need more lidos... *fin*
August 15, 2024 at 2:47 PM
That’s all for now – I’m always keen to chat about the subjects mentioned, but also about Love Island, about Europe’s best second cities, about epic train journeys, about how we need more lidos... *fin*
The relationship between primary and secondary care, particularly in relation to NHS waiting lists and how they can be reduced, is also something I always have my eye on:
“The relationship with optometry, for us in secondary care, is really important”
Christiana Dinah, consultant ophthalmologist in north west London, spoke to OT at 100% Optical about the vital relationship between optometry and ophthalmology
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August 15, 2024 at 2:46 PM
The relationship between primary and secondary care, particularly in relation to NHS waiting lists and how they can be reduced, is also something I always have my eye on:
The blockers to blind and partially sighted people being able to vote independently are a bit of a shocker, honestly:
RNIB calls to end the ‘scandal’ that means blind people can’t vote in secret
Only 13% of blind people felt they could vote independently in the 2019 general election despite secret voting being the law for 150 years, the charity said
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August 15, 2024 at 2:46 PM
The blockers to blind and partially sighted people being able to vote independently are a bit of a shocker, honestly:
Inclusivity for those with sight loss, particularly when it comes to getting them the support they need to live full lives, is an ongoing theme:
Thousands denied support after sight loss diagnosis
Delays in access to vision rehabilitation have caused a “hidden social care scandal,” RNIB says
www.aop.org.uk
August 15, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Inclusivity for those with sight loss, particularly when it comes to getting them the support they need to live full lives, is an ongoing theme:
Externally to parliament, I’m sometimes interviewing or hosting events with MPs who are vocal about eyecare, such as Battersea's Marsha de Cordova:
AOP hosts optometrist roundtable with MP Marsha de Cordova
More effective referrals and the need for myopia management funding were up for discussion when MP Marsha de Cordova met eye care practitioners in her constituency
www.aop.org.uk
August 15, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Externally to parliament, I’m sometimes interviewing or hosting events with MPs who are vocal about eyecare, such as Battersea's Marsha de Cordova:
You’ll also occasionally find me in Parliament, covering events around eye healthcare (such as Westminster Eye Health Day)
“It is our job to represent the interests of the millions of people whose sight is potentially at risk”
Leaders from three charities talk to OT about their work on <em>The Eyes Have It</em> partnership, and how the group is pushing for systematic change in eye health
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August 15, 2024 at 2:44 PM
You’ll also occasionally find me in Parliament, covering events around eye healthcare (such as Westminster Eye Health Day)
I’ve also been thinking about healthcare inclusivity for those experiencing/with experience of homelessness:
Establishing an out of hours homeless service in Bristol
Specsavers Bristol Merchant Street was the first practice to trial an out-of-hours homeless clinic that is now being piloted at 44 locations. OT found out more from contact lens partner, Sarah Mcgowan...
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August 15, 2024 at 2:43 PM
I’ve also been thinking about healthcare inclusivity for those experiencing/with experience of homelessness:
Work-wise, recently I’ve been covering the threat to the Special Schools Eyecare Service – which is invaluable in getting kids with learning disabilities the support they need to learn. Long-term spec from NHS England still TBC
www.aop.org.uk/ot/professio...
www.aop.org.uk/ot/professio...
“A generation of children have missed out”
Uncertainty over service specification and fees is causing concern amongst those delivering the Special Schools Eye Care Service
www.aop.org.uk
August 15, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Work-wise, recently I’ve been covering the threat to the Special Schools Eyecare Service – which is invaluable in getting kids with learning disabilities the support they need to learn. Long-term spec from NHS England still TBC
www.aop.org.uk/ot/professio...
www.aop.org.uk/ot/professio...
When I’m not doing that, it’s mainly about these two:
August 15, 2024 at 2:42 PM
When I’m not doing that, it’s mainly about these two: