'On the ground' updates
At the annual party conferences, we shared reflections on key sessions and highlighted the role of optometry in primary care − bringing care closer to home for the benefit of patients
At the Liberal Democrats conference
We reflected on how neighbourhood health can deliver better outcomes, with optometry firmly embedded in primary care.
At the Labour Party conference
We hosted a panel discussion at the conference with the Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, and cross sector representatives, exploring how primary care can deliver more services close to home. Our Chief Executive, Adam Sampson, shared insights on delivering the Government’s three shifts.
Closing out conference season with the Conservative Party conference
We closed the conference season by reflecting on the opportunities to engage with policymakers and emphasised the need to rebalance the healthcare system through greater investment in primary and community services, while supporting neighbourhood-based models of care.