Health services

The AOP opposed NHS Digital’s proposal to stop publishing workforce and activity data

Statistics that would no longer be published under the plan include the number of NHS-funded sight tests carried out each year and the number of ophthalmic practitioners

A new National Artificial Intelligence Lab will bring together academics, specialists and technology companies

The director of programmes for the UK National Screening Committee speaks to OT  about reducing the burden of diabetes-related eye disease

Northern Ireland Electronic Care Record (NIECR) can now be accessed by community optometrists.

A collaboration between the NHS and Amazon will enable patients to access health information through simple voice commands

The suspended service included £2368 cataract operations, £7719 hernia operations and hip and knee replacements with a price tag of up to £18,143

The MP for Chesham and Amersham shares her thoughts on eye health awareness in Parliament and addressing healthcare inequalities

An update on Northern Ireland’s 10-year plan has emphasised the role of optometrists in easing pressure on the hospital eye service

The education secretary, Damian Hinds, has referenced the importance of regular sight tests in an opinion piece on primary school testing