Health services

NHS workers have emphasised that receiving a COVID-19 vaccination does not break the fast observed during daylight hours

A waiver on the requirement to complete an NHS mail checklist will end at the beginning of July

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

Parents should be encouraged to book eligible children for sight tests as a “failsafe” in light of challenges resuming vision screening

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

Move described as ‘fair and simple solution’ to reimburse practices for PPE costs incurred before online portal was accessible to contractors

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

NHS England has called for expressions of interest from optometrists in the North West willing to contribute to an upcoming vaccination programme

The panel will reflect on universal entitlement to free eye care and the performance of community optometry before and after the pandemic