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

Essential retailers will be permitted to remain open following the introduction of new restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19

Optometrists in Northern Ireland have expressed concerns about delays if suppliers do not take appropriate action before 1 January, 2021

Optometry Scotland has confirmed that optometrists will deliver routine care at all levels of the nation’s five-tier restrictions

Sarah Campion, director of engagement at Fight for Sight, tells OT  about the charity’s Time to Focus research report, which is calling for a doubling of investment in eye health research over the next decade

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