OutsideClinic supports Afghan nationals

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OutsideClinic provided critical eye care services to Afghan nationals, who arrived in the UK under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme, at the Larkhall Garrison Medical Centre.

The initiative, organised by the NHS and Ministry of Defence, was part of multi-agency efforts to support the 200+ individuals and their families who had stood alongside UK forces in Afghanistan.

Optometrist Kajal Parmar and optical development lead Emma James and the rest of their team helped provide eye care for seven patients, including one child, two young adults and four adults.

‘The day was fantastic, it was great to be able to see patients that we don’t typically see at OutsideClinic and to be able to help people as they start their UK journey,’ said James.