Health services

Local Pharmaceutical Committees and Local Optical Committees have a lot to gain from closer relationships, OT  learns

OT ’s Olivia Wannan speaks to experts – and importantly patients – about improving the care of those with ocular diseases

New statistics highlight underrepresentation of minority ethnic groups and women as NHS trust chairs

Southern College of Optometry paediatric vision researcher, Professor Glen “Bubba” Steele, is one of the speakers at Therapeutics London

Welsh government introduces a sticker campaign to highlight NHS services on the High Street

NHS IT review report behind schedule, and casts doubts over the timescales for a paperless system

CCGs share their experiences of commissioning enhanced services from optometrists at NHS event

Next steps in primary care co-commissioning outlined at Westminster Health Forum

Tessa Green will take up the role in June

From April patients who have had cataract operations, or are suspected of having glaucoma, will receive follow-up care from optometrists in the community