Referring into the RNIB – Making it Easy for Eye Care Professionals
Below is some useful information for eye care professionals from RNIB.
Below are instructions for:
1. Referring someone for RNIB Services
This form is for professionals working with people affected by sight loss and looking for extra support.
2. Patient information leaflets
Our series of resource guides cover a range of eye conditions, advice about benefits, emotional support, plus advice and tips on day to day living.
Attached is a PDF we produced which has links to all our info booklets, it is best shared digitally.
3. How to refer patients into RNIB – Using Prescription Pads
Advice and Support Helpline 0303 123 9999
eLearning Module
It would be beneficial for the practice staff (professional and support) to complete our Sight Loss Awareness eLearning module.
This three-part online module is designed for primary care optometrists and dispensing opticians as well as all practice staff, commissioners and anyone involved in supporting people with sight loss.
The module covers how to identify someone with sight loss and what difficulties they may be having, what support is available to them and how to access that support.
If you would like to sign up to access this course you can email Preeti and Louise on eyecare.professionals@rnib.org.uk.
Main documents that are sent out to practices that have done our eLearning:
1) Information for your patients PDF – this has links to online versions of our most popular leaflets and how to order
2) PDF of our tear off ‘prescription pad’ that can be handed out by practitioners to signpost patients to our services for self-referral.
3) This can be ordered by emailing on eyecare.professionals@rnib.org.uk marking “Prescription Pads”
Additional information: RNIB Low Vision Centre – Central London
RNIB’s Low Vision Centre is a partnership project between RNIB, and the ICS and Local Authorities in Camden and Islington.
NOW EXPANDED TO Barnet and Enfield and Haringey Boroughs
We can see private patients if waiting too long.
If you are a resident of any of these boroughs, you can be referred to the centre for help More relevant for NCL patients.
The centre provides help to people diagnosed as having low vision.
Each person is:
– assessed by an optometrist to see which magnifying devices or other equipment will help the person in their daily life
– given training in the use of equipment.
– a report is sent to the sensory team vision rehabilitation specialist (previously known as rehabilitation worker or ROVI)
Who can refer people to us?
Hospital eye services – GPs – Occupational therapists – Optometrists (such as high street opticians) – You can refer yourself.
Services offered
- Information, advice and benefits
- Work and employment
- Eye care services
- Product suppliers
Contact details
Address:
RNIB Low Vision Centre, Grimaldi Building, 154a Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JE
Phone: 020 7391 2241
Email: low.vision@nhs.net
Opening times
Monday to Friday
9:30AM – 4:30PM