The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced the full programme for the SEE Summit, which takes place on 9 October 7pm–9pm online.
The programme is as follows:
- 7.00pm Introduction. ABDO president Daryl Newsome FBDO R CL SMC(Tech)
- 7.05pm Sustainable eyecare in the NHS. Dr Peter Davey, NHS Chief Sustainability Officer’s clinical fellow 2022–2023
- 7.20pm Procurement in practice – how one large group is buying more sustainably. Dr Angela Smith, ASDA Opticians
- 7.35pm Energy and estates – how to become more sustainable in practice. Dr Matt Sawyer, SEE Sustainability
- 7.50pm Sustainability for LOCs. Millie Fellows FBDO
- 8.05pm Waste in practice – how optical practices can reuse, reduce and recycle. Andrew Clark BSc (Hons), MSc, AIEMA, Practice Building
- 8.20pm What optical practices can learn about sustainability from across primary care. Dr Matt Sawyer, SEE Sustainability
- 8.35pm Questions to speakers
- 9.00pm CLOSE
ABDO sustainability lead Antonia Chitty says: "We have brought together an outstanding panel of experts for the SEE Summit. Dr Peter Davey will kick off the event with an insight into how small changes in practice will enable the NHS to meet its sustainability goals. We will then hear from experts addressing key issues for every eyecare professional, enabling you to listen and learn, leaving the summit with a clear idea of the most important steps to take to become more sustainable, whatever your role."
