Health services

Sir Simon Stevens will leave his role on 31 July

NHS workers have emphasised that receiving a COVID-19 vaccination does not break the fast observed during daylight hours

Businesses, including those with fewer than 50 employees, have until 31 March to register for the Government’s workplace testing programme

The OFNC says the decision “shows a lack of regard for the small number of practices that still need help,” and confirmed negotiations will not continue

Parents should be encouraged to book eligible children for sight tests as a “failsafe” in light of challenges resuming vision screening

One in three glasses wearers feel claustrophobic when wearing a mask while one in four say their spectacles steam up every time they wear one

While discussions with NHS England are ongoing, the OFNC highlighted a need for “targeted, short-term financial support” for practices experiencing a significant downturn in activity

GOS contractors are invited to share information of the viability of services to inform the OFNC’s work with NHS England

Optical practices in Scotland can continue offering a full range of services in the new lockdown, the government has confirmed

Essential retailers will be permitted to remain open following the introduction of new restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19