Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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From sight test funding to mega mergers and the environmental impact of PPE, OT explores five issues facing the profession
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A waiver on the requirement to complete an NHS mail checklist will end at the beginning of July
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Essential retailers will be permitted to remain open following the introduction of new restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19
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Funding likely to be extended until 31 August, but limited to fixed practices that reach a minimum level of GOS1 activity
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As negotiations for potential further funding continue, it has been agreed that previous levels of COVID-19 funding for GOS contractors in England will be extended until 31 July
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No agreement has been reached around further financial support for practices after temporary funding measures ceased at the end of June
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Leicester optometrists will provide a more limited range of services than the rest of England after a local lockdown was enforced
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Routine private and NHS sight tests can now be offered by practices following an announcement from NHS England
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Limited company directors, self-employed with profits over £50k and new starters have fallen through the Government safety net