People power is the future of optics

The NOC was a real eye opener for anyone interested in extended care schemes. It became very clear from the non-optical speakers at the conference that the world of NHS decision making is going to change radically following the enactment of the Health Bill. The audience was very much the converted and the work LOC activists are carrying out is truly impressive. It also became clear that this is where the future push would have to come from. Throwing money at primary care was no longer an option said the Department of Health's speaker. Optoimetrists, through their LOCs will have to become embedded in their local health communities.