Campaigner on contact lens safety. Creator of award-winning No Water logo & stickers. Participation, especially in health. Co-founder & Director @NewCitProj
London
Joined December 2009
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⚡️ “NHS / Irenie's story” by @NHS
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Irenie Ekkeshis retweeted
The @aao_ophth is warning the public against wearing costume contact lenses purchased without a prescription. These illegally sold cosmetic lenses may not be sterile and can cause a host of serious eye problems. Stay safe this Halloween! #RPB #aao #Halloween #EyeHealth #Vision
Irenie Ekkeshis retweeted
Keep contact lenses away from water! We know that #nowater graphic conceived by @reenwilson is effective in changing behaviour so #contactlens manufacturers please get on board @MeniconUK @SeeAlconScience @CooperVision @CooperVisionANZ @BauschLomb @UNSWoptomvsci @aaopt
Irenie Ekkeshis retweeted
Like driving a car, there’s several reminders to wear your seatbelt. We all know it can save your life! Why can’t an image like no water exposure on the packaging of medical devices help remind CL wearers and save someone’s vision?!
@US_FDA @FDADeviceInfo #Acanthamoebakeratitis
Keep contact lenses away from water! We know that #nowater graphic conceived by @reenwilson is effective in changing behaviour so #contactlens manufacturers please get on board @MeniconUK @SeeAlconScience @CooperVision @CooperVisionANZ @BauschLomb @UNSWoptomvsci @aaopt
This is amazing news after many years of work! Proud to have helped in a tiny way. This is the first licensed treatment for AK, and will bring relief and ease the suffering of many people around the world🩷
AKANTIOR® the first treatment for acanthamoeba keratitis, has been approved after 15 years of research led by Prof John Dart.
Read news item👉tinyurl.com/4m5nzwuj
@ucleye|@Moorfield|@ManchesterREH| @SanRaffaeleMI|@unisouthampton #AcanthamoebaKeratitis #News #Ophthalmology
ALT Text on card: First treatment for rare sight-threatening infection approved in Europe and read our latest news item Logo: NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre
Irenie Ekkeshis retweeted
AKANTIOR® the first treatment for acanthamoeba keratitis, has been approved after 15 years of research led by Prof John Dart.
Read news item👉tinyurl.com/4m5nzwuj
@ucleye|@Moorfield|@ManchesterREH| @SanRaffaeleMI|@unisouthampton #AcanthamoebaKeratitis #News #Ophthalmology
ALT Text on card: First treatment for rare sight-threatening infection approved in Europe and read our latest news item Logo: NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre
Irenie Ekkeshis retweeted
If you are planning a swim this summer, remember that contact lenses and water do not mix.
This is great 👇
This is my piece on the amazing Audrey Tang who is using her digital hacking skills to fight fake news, tackle pandemics and properly democratise politics.
theguardian.com/world/articl…
I absolutely love this thread. People power creating change. 💪🙌
We couldn’t help but notice how much of yesterday’s #KingsSpeech was born out of campaigning! Let’s take a look at some of the new legislation.
Thread below 🧵⬇️
Irenie Ekkeshis retweeted
There are people in every neighbourhood working hard, making their places better and serving their community.
Imagine what could happen if politicians worked alongside them. That’s our ask this election time. Watch the vid and share:
🎞️NEW FILM 🎞️
Leadership. Representation. Power.
You don't just find these in Westminster. You find them in every neighbourhood.
This General Election, we're telling a different story.
You can join us: right-here.org/community-pow…
My no water logos being used for science comms! Feeling proud! 😊
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Irenie Ekkeshis retweeted
Thank you to everyone who took part in our #CouncilCulture session with @NewCitProj at #StrongerThings today. Find out more about our work with citizens in local places across Kirklees.
ourstoriesourplaces.org/
democracycommission.org.uk/
#ShapedByPeople
Irenie Ekkeshis retweeted
Important paper in the fight against #acanthamoeba. Thanks to @FionaHenriquez #research team. @UNSWoptomvsci @reenwilson
.@British_Airways customer service is beyond a joke. You have stolen £206.92 from me and are refusing to accept any responsibility or to help.
Irenie Ekkeshis retweeted
I know it’s a crazy idea but I think that the NHS would have a lot less missed appointments if people were able to actually contact someone to let them know they couldn’t make an appointment.
I love this - a great example
of holding the question/issue WITH people, not just attempting to address it FOR them. We’re used to trying to fix things but sometimes we need to say we don’t have the answers and we could do with some help! Great stuff @BenAllenGP
I’m there at the back - honest! Amazing day with some really brilliant and thoughtful folks. Thanks all! #quality24
Day one complete at the @QualityForum and what a day it was! Such an incredible session with people from across the globe all passionate about making a positive difference and embracing radical citizen led change 🎉
#ihiforum #Quality2024
Irenie Ekkeshis retweeted
Powerful thought provoking session led by @KathrynPerera @emmachallans @reenwilson @AndyGallowayy @COkunuga here’s to a change revolution! #ihiforum #quality2024 – at Greenwich, London
Really looking forward to this session on 10th April! 👇👇
Heading to this years @QualityForum in London? Don't miss out on this incredible session brought to you by @HorizonsNHS @Proud2bOps & @NewCitProj on how to support a citizen powered revolution in health & care 💫
Sign up 👉: internationalforum.bmj.com/l…
#IHIForum #Quality2024
