Parliamentary and Public Affairs
Parliamentary and Public Affairs
FODO represents and promotes the interests of all its members in Parliament, Government and the devolved institutions in the UK. We respond to consultations from the Department of Health, NICE and other bodies. We also influence policy by providing Parliamentarians with briefings and giving evidence to select committees and supporting the All Party Parliamentary Group on Eye Health. Whenever we can, we work together with other organisations to lobby for legislative changes that will benefit patients. We work closely with the Association of Optometrists, the Association of British Dispensing Opticians and the College of Optometrists to represent the industry's views to Parliament and other stakeholders. In 2006 FODO was a founding member of the Eye Health Alliance, a coalition of optical bodies and other organisations with an interest in eye care working together to promote eye health for all. For further information please email Heather Marshall, Parliamentary and Public Affiars Advisor, email: heathermarshall@aop.org.uk
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