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National Eye Health Week Announces New Chair

David Cartwright, was officially welcomed as Chair of National Eye Health Week (NEHW) when his predecessor Francesca Marchetti handed over office at a NEHW Steering Group Meeting in Central London (pictured below).

 Francesca Marchetti presents David Cartwright with NEHW Chair's badge

Francesca Marchetti presents David Cartwright with the NEHW Chair’s badge during an official handover of office at the BCLA.

Francesca comments: “It’s been a real pleasure to Chair National Eye Health Week over the past two campaigns. During this time we’ve enjoyed a ground swell of support from across the sector, which this year saw more than 1,000 individuals and organisations promoting awareness of eye health and the importance of regular sight tests for all.  This fantastic support combined with a high profile media relations campaign helped us create a real connection with the public as demonstrated by the results of an independent consumer analysis survey which found that almost a quarter (23%) of the UK were aware of National Eye Health Week 2013.

Francesca continues: “I’m delighted to be handing over the role of Chair to David. He is a credible ambassador for optics and his knowledge will be invaluable in helping to realise the future potential of NEHW.”

Commenting on his appointment David said: “Francesca has done a great job leading NEHW over the last couple of years and I’m really looking forward to working with the NEHW Steering Group Members to build on the legacy we’ve created thus far to elevate eye health up the public health agenda.“

David Cartwright represents the Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians (FODO). Prior to his appointment as Chair David was Vice Chair of the NEHW Steering Group.

David is also a Consultant Optometrist, Clinical Chair for the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Eye Health Local Professional Network and sits on the General Optical Council Standards Committee. He is also a past-President and Council Member of the College of Optometrists.

Francesca will remain on the NEHW Steering Group as past-Chair. Details of a new NEHW Vice Chair will be announced in due course.

 

Published  :  11 November 2013