Competency Framework
Carrie MacEwen, on behalf of the RCOphth, has been working with the College of Optometrists (CoO), Royal College of Nursing (RCN), British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) and Association of Health Professions in Ophthalmology (AHPO) on developing a Competency Framework for expanded ophthalmic roles for Ophthalmic Nurses, Optometrists, Orthoptists and Ophthalmic Clinical Scientists. Despite hospital
Fight for Sight: Vacancy for trustee from a clinical academic background
Almost 2 million people in the UK are affected by sight loss and with an ageing population this number is set to double by 2050. It is only through investment in medical research that we can stop sight loss. Fight for Sight is the UK’s leading charity funding pioneering research to prevent sight loss and
Our President, Carrie MacEwen features in BMJ ‘Confidential’
November’s first edition of “BMJ Confidential” features an interview with our President, Professor MacEwen; champion of vision and visibility. In the interview, Carrie talks about early ambitions, career decisions and names her biggest inspiration. You can read the full article here.