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SeeAbility has added a section to its website dedicated to eye health care information for people with learning disabilities. Developed with Mencap, the 'My eye care' section includes easy-read factsheets and videos. A female avatar, Emma, also describes the functions for those people unable to read or who feel more reassured by the spoken word. It has also added an 'Eye care hub' section with a database of optometrists who can facilitate accessible sight tests for people with learning disabilities.

A website to help practices find locums directly and negotiate rates has reported success since launching last year. The site (www.locumregister.com) enables practice owners or managers to search for locums by postcode. It lists a range of professionals including optometrists, DOs, contact lens opticians and ophthalmic medical practitioners offering practices a direct choice of ECP without using an agency.

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