1. Updating the Certificate of Vision Impairment and revising the Explanatory Notes

2. Sub-group of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Professional Standards Sub-Committee established to:
Update the CVI
Raise awareness amongst Ophthalmologists
Improve patient information and experience

3. Professional Standards Committee Sub-Group
Nick Wilson-Holt, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Chair
Carrie MacEwen, President, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (Scotland)
Beth Barnes, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Philippa Simkiss, RNIB
Kim Dhadda, Department of Health
Chris Blyth, Consultant Ophthalmologist (Wales)
Richard Wormald, Consultant Ophthalmologist (England)
Bernie Chang, Consultant Ophthalmologist (England)
Tanya Moutray, Consultant Ophthalmologist (Northern Ireland)
Jonathan Jackson, Belfast Group of Hospital Trusts (Northern Ireland)
Simmone Miller, RNIB
Mark Godfrey, Project Lead

4. Updating the CVI/Revising the ENs
Examined updated CVI forms for Wales and Scotland, alongside existing forms for England and Northern Ireland
Updated CVI form drafted
Draft CVI form shared with ADASS PSI Network (May 2016) and amendments made. Further draft shared with ADASS colleagues
DH drafted revised Explanatory Notes and sub-group commented and made amendments to drafts

5. Current draft documents
Latest versions of updated CVI form and revised Explanatory Notes shared with VISION 2020 Certificate of Vision Impairment Round Table on 13 September and amendments suggested
For further discussion and comment with ADASS colleagues today prior to consultation period