Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, identified the possibilities for “exciting new clinical opportunities” for optometry, but also highlighted areas of the plans to monitor closely
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A maximum £500 bonus is being offered to primary care workers in Scotland, with a deadline for claims of 21 February 2021
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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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Optometry Scotland has confirmed that optometrists will deliver routine care at all levels of the nation’s five-tier restrictions
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The Department of Health and Social Care has clarified how social distancing restrictions affect blind and visually impaired people
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Concerns have been raised by the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee about the lack of clarity provided by NHS England on financial support
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The new organisation will focus on controlling infectious disease, though some groups have warned the reform could be a “risky” move at this time
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How can the profession regenerate after a period of massive societal change? While the pandemic has created unprecedented challenges, it may also be a catalyst for new beginnings
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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