Coronavirus
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Limited company directors, self-employed with profits over £50k and new starters have fallen through the Government safety net
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OT investigates the impact of the pandemic on optometrists in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales – and asks how each nation is charting a path forward
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A team-led approach to crisis management during the pandemic, by Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre’s Dr Waheeda Illahi, Rosie Auld and Dr Peter Good
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Key findings from the report highlight age as the largest factor, but also confirmed higher risks of mortality for those in BAME groups
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The British Dental Association has highlighted that only 36% of dental practices will be opening from Monday
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Arrangements are being made for optometrists to “provide more face-to-face care as soon as possible” after announcement that dentists will reopen on 8 June
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The NHS and Public Health England are recruiting over 3000 clinical professionals to work as home-based caseworkers
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ONS data shows 'ophthalmic opticians' are among those occupations at a higher potential exposure to the coronavirus, based on typical exposure to disease and physical proximity to others
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A two-minute OT video provides guidance on disinfecting optical premises and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic
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A two-minute OT video provides guidance on the use of personal protective equipment in practice