Health services

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

A maximum £500 bonus is being offered to primary care workers in Scotland, with a deadline for claims of 21 February 2021

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

Optometry Scotland has confirmed that optometrists will deliver routine care at all levels of the nation’s five-tier restrictions

The Department of Health and Social Care has clarified how social distancing restrictions affect blind and visually impaired people

Concerns have been raised by the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee about the lack of clarity provided by NHS England on financial support

The new organisation will focus on controlling infectious disease, though some groups have warned the reform could be a “risky” move at this time

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

Leicester optometrists will provide a more limited range of services than the rest of England after a local lockdown was enforced

Routine private and NHS sight tests can now be offered by practices following an announcement from NHS England