College representative - UK Domiciliary Eye Care Committee

The College of Optometrists seeks to recruit one College member to represent the College on the National Domiciliary Eye-care Committee. This is an important opportunity to contribute to the recognition of the important role optometrists play in providing safe and effective care for people at home. 

The Group provides a dedicated sector meeting space for domiciliary eye care leaders to discuss and progress domiciliary eye care matters across the UK.

To coordinate domiciliary eye care sector action across the UK to ensure: 

• eligible patients can access safe, high-quality eye care in their own or residential homes, 
• providers and practitioners are supported to deliver eye care safely and to the highest standard in challenging environments,
• all domiciliary patients have choice and access to high-quality eye care which meets their needs,
• To raise the profile of, and advocate for, domiciliary eye care within and beyond the sector,
• To champion equal access and care for all domiciliary patients, and equal treatment and opportunities for staff within the domiciliary eyecare sector in line with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles,
• To review and update the domiciliary eyecare Code of Practice,
• To share information on developments and potential developments within the sector and the domains of care for children and adults at risk,
• To provide advice and guidance to commissioners, providers, practitioners, patients and carers as required,
• To decide on priorities and projects that help deliver the above aims,
• To speak on behalf of the sector on matters related to domiciliary eye care and domiciliary patients,

To work collaboratively across the sector and the four UK nations’ health services in pursuit of the above aims.

Commitment:

• The term of office is three years. 
• DEC will normally meet three times a year, using video conferencing facilities, with in-person meetings organised if required.
• The Committee may choose to hold an additional meeting each year to be open to all domiciliary providers and practitioners.
• Other communication regarding any specific matters for review and agreement will take place via email. 
• All members of the Group should make an annual declaration of interest covering both the present and the preceding three years.

This is a voluntary position and so no remuneration is available. When the Group meets in person, reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed following submission of an expenses claim and receipts.