Optical associations have shared updates on the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination plan for patient-facing practice staff

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of March, while the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has been increased

Practices will be able to deliver care through the next phase of Government restrictions, prioritised on the basis of clinical need and ensuring PPE and infection control processes are in place

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month following the Prime Minister’s plans for a four-week period of national restrictions

As England prepares for four weeks of restrictive measures, the College of Optometrists has recommended practices remain open to provide prioritised routine care along with urgent and essential services

All practices will be able to remain open to provide services as part of the amber recovery phase guidance, Optometry Wales shared

The Winter Economy Plan includes a new ‘Job Support Scheme’ for employees returning on reduced hours, and an extension to loan scheme repayments

The new organisation will focus on controlling infectious disease, though some groups have warned the reform could be a “risky” move at this time

The Government has provided an update on its financial support schemes as it lays out plans for returning to work

While responding to the guidance surrounding the outbreak of coronavirus, OT  is aiming to bring readers optics-specific coverage