Patient support nurse
The role of the patient support nurse is
to
- provide a confidential service
- discuss with patients certain eye problems that they are
experiencing
- explain the importance of good eye health, including the use of
eye drops
- support patients on their sight loss journey
- sign posting to statutory /non statutory community
organisations which can offer support/advice ie. RNIB/Sensory
Support Team/adult care/Sight Support West of England / Macular
Society
Contact: 0117 342 9098 (this is not an
emergency number) or email mary.mcgrory@uhbw.nhs.uk