The Global Context

WHO and IAPB

• VISION 2020 launched in 1999• A world in which no one is needlessly

blind and where those with unavoidable vision loss can achieve their full potential

• Formation of VISION 2020 UK• UK Vision Strategy 2008 and refreshed

2013

What VISION 2020 UK offers

An umbrella organisation which facilitates greater collaboration

and co-operation between organisations within the UK

Our purpose• Prevention of sight loss

• Improvement in Services

• Inclusion of people with sight loss in society

VISION 2020 UK Members

Over 50 members covering professional, public sector, and charitable bodies, including all

the major eye health professions and sight loss charities

What we do• Working to implement the Vision strategy

in all countries of the UK• Special Interest groups bringing the sector

together to develop standards, information and raising awareness amongst professionals, the public and institutions

• Work directly with membership to respond to government and link other health and social care organisations

Counselling and Emotional Support Group

Chair

Mairi Thurston

WHO Global Action Plan 2014-2019

• The measurement of the magnitude and causes of sight loss;

• The development of integrated eye health policies, plans and programmes;

• Engagement and multi- sectoral partnerships

Responding to the global action plan

• New UK prevalence study?• Scottish Vision Strategy and

See Hear• New country partners?