Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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NHS workers have emphasised that receiving a COVID-19 vaccination does not break the fast observed during daylight hours
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A waiver on the requirement to complete an NHS mail checklist will end at the beginning of July
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The OFNC says the decision “shows a lack of regard for the small number of practices that still need help,” and confirmed negotiations will not continue
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Parents should be encouraged to book eligible children for sight tests as a “failsafe” in light of challenges resuming vision screening
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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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Move described as ‘fair and simple solution’ to reimburse practices for PPE costs incurred before online portal was accessible to contractors
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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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NHS England has called for expressions of interest from optometrists in the North West willing to contribute to an upcoming vaccination programme
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The panel will reflect on universal entitlement to free eye care and the performance of community optometry before and after the pandemic