Health services

With cataract surgery waiting times in Northern Ireland measured in years, OT  investigates the impact of delays on patients and the optometrists who care for them

OT  spoke to the eye care provider about the effects of the pandemic and growing waiting lists for cataract surgery

The DHSC has created a beta version of its PPE platform and is reminding healthcare providers to make the switch before the old system is closed on 26 April

The AOP has expressed disappointment at the decision to stop funding primary care vaccinations for the 2022/2023 flu programme

The pandemic has put a spotlight on the value of domiciliary optometry. OT  explores the life-changing impact of bringing care to a patient’s doorstep

A UK Government inquiry is examining the extent of workplace discrimination faced by those who experience menopause. OT  reports

Optometrists may return to work after five days of self-isolation provided a series of conditions are met

Healthcare workers who test positive for COVID-19 may return to work after seven days of isolation if they return negative lateral flow tests

The clinic will only treat NHS patients and aims to help reduce waiting times for cataract treatment in the North East

Sunderland City Council has given plans to build a new purpose-built facility the go ahead