Coronavirus
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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of March, while the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has been increased
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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
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A survey carried out by Talentshed revealed that over half of respondents had seen a change in their employment status due to the pandemic
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The survey, held by Johnson & Johnson Vision, found a “disconnect” between how the public views the importance of eye health and how regularly they attend an eye examination
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The Winter Economy Plan includes a new ‘Job Support Scheme’ for employees returning on reduced hours, and an extension to loan scheme repayments
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Up to 48 Boots Opticians stores could close as the company launches a consultation for a transformation plan in response to the impact of coronavirus
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The support includes advice on the reopening of practices, and remains accessible as lockdown restriction ease
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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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Support office roles at the Guernsey, Nottingham and Southampton offices are at risk, though optometrists and colleagues employed in UK stores will not be affected.
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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