As Lockdown eases there is a sense of things returning to normal. Yet social distancing is still in place and people now have to wear masks in shops – including pharmacies! There is still a lot of uncertainty such as will we see the second …..
Coping with stress as a pharmacist is an everyday occurrence. However, the pandemic is putting unprecedented pressure on pharmacy. And this means more pressure on pharmacy workers. It’s important to support each other during the pandemic. That’s easily said. But what would you do if …..
The coronavirus pandemic is badly affecting many sectors, such as airlines, non-essential retailers and hospitality businesses. Jobs are at risk and some businesses may never reopen. Community pharmacy is special in being both a frontline healthcare provider and a retail business. People need access to …..
Here’s MLC’s rundown of some important coronavirus terms plus a few more light-hearted ones: A is for Asthma According to the NHS, people with asthma are at higher risk from coronavirus. Asthma affects around 5.4 million people in the UK with 1 in 12 adults …..
These are extraordinary times. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting all areas of our lives and there is much uncertainty about how we can continue to live and work under the social distancing restrictions. Many optometry businesses and optometry locums will be struggling during Lockdown. So, …..
Ever thought about how to write a LinkedIn profile for locums? Ever seen a good example of a locum profile? As a successful locum who consistently fills their weekly shifts, using platforms like My Locum Choice, it’s easy to overlook LinkedIn as a place to …..
Being a locum optometrist sometimes means having to expect the unexpected. Such as when a patient comes into your clinic complaining of a “weird-looking pupil”. Not your typical walk-in case so could it be the rare condition called Adie’s pupil? Adie’s Pupil is an unusual …..
To all the optometrists and pharmacists working hard to keep us healthy this Christmas – thank you and… …Merry Christmas! -From the MLC Team
A big decision for a pre-reg or newly qualified optometrist is whether to work for multiple vs independent optician. Multiples are typically large or national chain opticians with well-know brand names like Boots or Spec Savers. Independent opticians include small regional chains that offer a …..
Reduced vision is a risk factor in fall prevention. So having well-fitted spectacles with the appropriate vision-correcting prescription should help reduce this risk. However, studies have shown little or no reduction in the number of falls among older adults receiving vision correction such as better …..
