Optometrists recognised in 2021 New Year Honours List
Optometrists recognised in 2021 New Year Honours List
A number of optometrists have been recognised for their services in prison optometry, supporting people with sight impairments, and for work during the COVID-19 pandemic
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A number of optometrists have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours List 2021, including for services to people with sight impairments, services to prison optometry, and for work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response.
The New Year Honours List recognises the work of recipients across the UK, and includes 1239 recipients for 2021.
Tanjit Singh Dosanjh, founder and chief executive officer of the Prison Opticians Trust, was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for services to optometry in prisons and reducing re-offending.
Kent people recognised in the Queen s New Year Honours list 2021
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Updated: 18:02, 31 December 2020
As we reach the end of a year like no other it s time to recognise those who have gone above and beyond.
A children s author, a choreographer and fire fighter are among those to receive a Queen s New Year Honour.
NSPCC Chief Executive Peter Wanless receives a Knighthood
Peter Thomas Wanless, Chief Executive Officer, NSPCC receives a Knighthood for services to Children, to Young People and to the Charitable Sector.
The 56-year-old, who lives near Sevenoaks, has been the nationwide charity s boss since 2013 and previously held a variety of posts at the HM Treasury.