22 April 2020

COVID-19 diaries with Faye McDearmid MCOptom

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Join Faye McDearmid MCOptom, optometrist at Campbell & McDearmid in Redcar, as she updates us on her week at work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In this week's vlog, Faye discusses the challenges and changes that have occurred in her day to day life as she adjusts to the 'new normal' at her practice.

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