Coronavirus

Before his departure from LOCSU, OT  sat down with its chief executive, Richard Whittington, to discuss Optometry First, service transformation, and how LOCs can drive the profession forward

The DHSC has created a beta version of its PPE platform and is reminding healthcare providers to make the switch before the old system is closed on 26 April

May Kitchen, 77, resorted to paying for private cataract surgery after she was advised that she would have to wait up to four years for funded treatment

The Government has extended the provision of centralised, free personal protective equipment for primary care providers in England for another year

A new GMC report has found the proportion of ophthalmology trainees at risk of burnout increased from 5% in 2019 to 13% in 2021

Users of the PPE Portal are invited to register interest in participating in research to test a new version of the platform

The AOP has encouraged members to take part in a DHSC consultation which asks whether its provision of PPE to health care providers should be extended

Following calls from optical sector bodies, frontline NHS general ophthalmic contractors and patient-facing staff are eligible for a flu vaccine

With the Government announcing its plans for the months ahead, the AOP has emphasised that community eye care can help reduce the pressure on the NHS

The AOP has highlighted that the consultation on proposals to require frontline health workers in England to have COVID-19 and flu vaccines “must include optometry”