Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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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
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OT spoke to the eye care provider about the effects of the pandemic and growing waiting lists for cataract surgery
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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
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The AOP has expressed disappointment at the decision to stop funding primary care vaccinations for the 2022/2023 flu programme
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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
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A UK Government inquiry is examining the extent of workplace discrimination faced by those who experience menopause. OT reports
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Optometrists may return to work after five days of self-isolation provided a series of conditions are met
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Healthcare workers who test positive for COVID-19 may return to work after seven days of isolation if they return negative lateral flow tests
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The clinic will only treat NHS patients and aims to help reduce waiting times for cataract treatment in the North East
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Sunderland City Council has given plans to build a new purpose-built facility the go ahead