Health services

APPG on Eye Health says it is not too late for the NHS to correct its failings if it takes action immediately

Robbie Turner, of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, tells OT  that pharmacists have “turned a corner” in how the public views his profession

A National Audit Office report finds neither NHS England or Capita fully understood the complexity and variation of the service being outsourced

For the fourth month in a row, Primary Care Support England has confirmed that some contractors will be affected by late GOS payments

Leaders from governments of the Commonwealth have announced programmes dedicated to improving the eye health of their citizens

Some GOS contractors will receive ad-hoc reimbursement to ensure that all payments are made by the end of March

LOCSU and the Optical Confederation have criticised Capita’s continuity planning after widespread payment delays were attributed to “adverse weather”

The AOP has received more than 30 calls from practitioners who say they have not received payment for outstanding claims

A more than 40% drop in Capita’s share price has strengthened calls for the NHS to re-examine the role of the outsourcing company

There are now 340 extended services being delivered by Primary Eyecare Companies