RNIB NI's Looking Ahead, A Parent's Guide (PDF, 560kb)
RNIB NI's Looking Ahead, A Parent's Guide (PDF, 560kb)
RNIB NI's Looking Ahead, A Parent's Guide (PDF, 560kb)
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Master <strong>RNIB</strong> Booklet_Layout 1 10/09/2012 15:10 Page 9<br />
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Can anyone provide practical<br />
advice at the eye clinic?<br />
Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) service<br />
The ECLO service is present at the 12 main eye<br />
clinics throughout Northern Ireland. The hospital<br />
staff will normally refer a newly diagnosed person<br />
to the ECLO who is an immediate point of contact.<br />
<strong>RNIB</strong>, via the ECLOs, offer emotional and<br />
practical support. ECLO’s also receive referrals<br />
from optometry practices across NI, social<br />
workers and other sources including self referrals.<br />
The role of the Eye Care Liaison Officer<br />
is to provide:<br />
• Emotional support at point of diagnosis<br />
or any point thereafter.<br />
• Onward referral to other services<br />
(statutory and voluntary sectors).<br />
• Practical information and advice.
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