NHS England has confirmed to the OFNC that GOS will remain a national contract following the transfer of responsibility in April 2022

From mask wearing to social distancing, OT  details six issues for the profession as measures imposed during the pandemic ease in England

Membership bodies across optometry and audiology, dentistry and pharmacy have called on the Government to ensure wider primary care professions “have a voice”

Introduced to Parliament on 6 July, the Health and Care Bill would ensure each part of England has an Integrated Care Board and Integrated Care Partnership

Camden Council has passed a resolution to approve planning permission for the Oriel project, which will integrate research and patient care in a new facility at the St Pancras Hospital site

A temporary suspension of the requirement for patients to sign GOS forms will continue until 31 August

The latest GOS statistics reveal a 34% decrease in the number of sight tests performed compared to the previous year

Evidence suggests therapeutic prescribing has a positive impact on enhanced services, while a placement bottleneck is among barriers identified

From sight test funding to mega mergers and the environmental impact of PPE, OT  explores five issues facing the profession

Making sure patients get the right care at the right time is an essential aspect of offering a quality eye care service. Practice team members share their thoughts on how to embed a successful triage process