Title: Improving communication for people with sight loss and complex needs within clinical settings
Date & Time: Tuesday November 12th 6.30pm
1 General Interactive CPD point
Learning objectives:
By the end of this information session, you should be able to:
• define the meaning of complex needs
• identify ways your practice could be improved to meet the communication needs of your patients with sight loss and complex needs
• use strategies to support communication and interaction with people with sight loss and complex needs.
Linzi Sansum, RNIB UK Training and Development Officer and Eye Care Liaison Officer
Linzi has been employed by RNIB since 2013 working as part of RNIB Health and Social Care Training team and Eye Care Support Service. Her current roles within RNIB are UK Training and Development Officer and Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO).
Linzi’s role as Eye Care Liaison Officer involves being based within the local hospital eye clinic and offering practical and emotional support to people diagnosed with conditions causing sight loss, their family members and carers. Linzi is a registered Optometrist and a member of the College of Optometrists.
Linzi’s UK Training and Development Officer role involves developing and delivering training to health and social care professionals who support adults with sight loss and complex needs.
This training is in relation to sight loss and complex needs, specifically sight loss and learning disability, dementia, stroke and autism. Linzi works in partnership with many organisations to create bespoke training tailored to their staff needs. Linzi has also been involved with the development of webinars, e-learning and podcasts.