Stuart Pell has been appointed as the new ABDO regional lead in the South of England following Max Halford’s move to become ABDO clinical lead.
A minor eye conditions services (MECS) qualified contact lens optician, Stuart has been practising for more than 25 years. He has wide experience in all aspects of optics from initially working in a lab and gaining the SMC (Tech) qualification, dispensing and managing local and larger practices and previous business start-up experience to now being MECS qualified with a passion for extended services and education.
Stuart said: “ABDO has made large strides over the past few years promoting its members with extended services including MECS pathways and I am looking forward to helping local leads influence these advancements for the wider benefit of all ABDO members.”
Debbie McGill, ABDO policy and public affairs lead, said: “Stuart brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, which is an asset to us and our members and will enable him to provide support and assist with development going forward.”
The ABDO regional leads are an integral part of the policy team who help deliver ABDO objectives in maintaining high level DO services and developing them further to provide extended services within their local areas.
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