Health services

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

Centralised service for diabetic screening has been established in south west London

Addenbrooke Hospital establishes telemedicine screening service for premature babies

Optegra opens £13m new London facility to patients

Four pilots, which aim to ensure people are seen quicker closer to home through services delivered by optometrists and nurses in the community, have been launched across Wales

Health minister says practices are well placed to support the NHS reforms detailed in the Five Year Forward View