The optical profession has congratulated Ann Keen MP on her appointment as under secretary of state to health secretary Alan Johnson with a remit for ophthalmic services.
In a joint letter, FODO, ABDO, the GOC and the AOP welcomed Keen to her position and emphasised the positive relationship the profession had enjoyed with her predecessor, Rosie Winterton. They expressed their intention to continue working in partnership in the future.
FODO chief executive David Hewlett said: 'The optical sector provides services unrivalled in terms of quality, access and choice and we have a highly trained workforce that is ready and able to take on a far greater proportion of shared care in the community.'
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