Programme Leader of Orthoptics GCU, with a passion for Clinical Teaching and Incomitant Strabismus.
Joined October 2012
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Professor Carolyn McDonald is opening the event tonight @Carolyncahpo @BIOS_Orthoptics @JenniferSkillen
Dr Jennifer Skillen, Dr Jo Foster and Catherine Meylan representing @BIOS_Orthoptics @ahpfscot AHP Celebratory Event @ScotParl
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Today we celebrate orthoptists and the vital work they do in diagnosing and treating eye conditions.
Watch the winning video from the @BIOS_Orthoptics student competition, featuring GCU students sharing their unique experiences. Watch it here: bit.ly/4divMTg
#WOD25
Well done girls!!
We're delighted to announce that the winners of our 'Day in the Life of an Orthoptic Student' competition are Laura, Hannah, Fatimah, Isla and Sara, students at GCU!
Check out their video on our website: buff.ly/sx3LjZl #NCW2025
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So proud of my third years!
We're delighted to announce that the winners of our 'Day in the Life of an Orthoptic Student' competition are Laura, Hannah, Fatimah, Isla and Sara, students at GCU!
Check out their video on our website: buff.ly/sx3LjZl #NCW2025
ALT "Day in the Life of a Student Orthoptist video competition. And the winner is ..."
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Families caring for loved ones with disabilities hit hard by East Renfrewshire social care cutbacks | STV News #caretax #socialcare news.stv.tv/west-central/fam…
Thank you to everyone who attended our NES Optometry BV and Paediatric Day. Highlighting the need for Cycloplegic refraction and correct prescription of refractive errors in children plus practical hands on motility testing in complex motility cases @GCU_Orthoptics @NESOptometry
Wonderful to see @claireorthoptic GCU graduate, who has now completed ACP paediatric ophthalmology MSc at Sheffield University. The first Orthoptist in Scotland with this qualification and skills. Exciting future for Claire and patients in Glasgow.
Congratulations to our ACP paediatric ophthalmology graduate - @claireorthoptic Lovely article here. It's been a joy to have you on our programme and great to see your impact recognised here.
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BIOS welcomes the shared statement from the Chief Allied Health Professions Officers on advanced practice for AHPs.
This will support the development of highly skilled and competent practitioners who can deliver innovative, patient-centred care.
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Orthoptic Clinical Assistants undertake a wide and varied number of roles that all make a real difference for patients.
Read Samantha's story and find out more on our new careers page: buff.ly/3YZOYOW #SupportWorkforce
ALT "Even a small contribution on my part has made a difference to a patients day, and their diagnosis & treatment." Includes image of Samantha and BIOS Support Workforce logo.
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"You go home from your work day feeling like you've made a real difference"
Check out our brand new video highlighting the opportunities available in a career in the orthoptic support workforce!
Find out more: buff.ly/3YZOYOW
Looking forward to welcoming 40 Optometrists tomorrow for our Paediatric Skills Day @NESOptometry @GCU_Orthoptics @GCUVisSci
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As part of National AHP Support Workforce Week, we're kicking off the week in style, with a lunchtime webinar.
We'll celebrate all things related to our Orthoptic Support Workforce, including launching our brand new video!
Register now: buff.ly/3Yrwp5O
ALT "Orthoptic Support Workforce Webinar Celebrating the contribution of Orthoptic and Ophthalmic Clinical Assistants". Image includes BIOS Support Workforce logo.
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It's #nationalcarersweek! Our research shows carers have a vital support role during eye tests for people living with dementia. Let optometrists know you want to be in the room by showing our handy pocket card! Print your own from the @DementiaAus library:
dementia-org.libguides.com/l…
Great to see our alumni @GCU_Orthoptics celebrating #AHPsDayScot
#AHPsDay First up is Mary, one of our orthoptists who play a vital role in diagnosing and treating visual disorders. Their expertise and dedication help improve the quality of life for so many. 👏💙
#AHPDay #Orthoptists #HealthcareHeroes #ProudToBeNHSG #AHPsDayScot
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Happy #AHPsDay! Today we #celebrate all our amazing, allied health professions who play a pivotal role in delivering health care, thank you for everything you do💙
#AHPsDay2024 #AHPsDayScot #AHPScot @NESnmahp
Very happy #AHPsDay to all my AHP friends. I have recent experience of the fabulous work AHPs do and it is very much appreciated.
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#AHPsDay #AHPScot #AHPsDayScot
🌟Happy AHPs Day 🌟
This year offers us the opportunity to continue to recognise the impact of AHPs focussing particularly on the impact we have on quality and safety. Thanks @SarahSLT2023 for sharing your journey ahpscot.wordpress.com/2024/1…
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It's #AHPsDay🥳
Allied health professionals play a pivotal role in providing safe and compassionate care.
Our orthoptics and speech and language therapy graduates have gone on to become highly skilled AHPs, supporting patients every day.
Learn more⬇️
sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm
ALT A speech and language therapy student working with a young child
ALT Two orthoptics student practising their clinical skills