Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust has detailed plans to create a diagnostic hub that would assess 250 eye patients daily
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After reports of a pause on payment processing, the OFNC has clarified that support payments for September may be made retrospectively
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Mr Robert Morris talks with OT about how Optegra is working to ease the burden on the NHS in the wake of COVID-19
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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists says mandatory pre-operative COVID-19 testing could slow progress on tackling surgery waitlist
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Concerns have been raised by the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee about the lack of clarity provided by NHS England on financial support
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The NHS Confederation has estimated that the list of patients waiting for treatment could reach 10,000,000 by the end of the year. How can optometrists help to tackle a daunting backlog? OT investigates
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The Independent Prescribing Optometry Service has shown promising results after its introduction one day after lockdown
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Funding likely to be extended until 31 August, but limited to fixed practices that reach a minimum level of GOS1 activity
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As negotiations for potential further funding continue, it has been agreed that previous levels of COVID-19 funding for GOS contractors in England will be extended until 31 July
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How can the profession regenerate after a period of massive societal change? While the pandemic has created unprecedented challenges, it may also be a catalyst for new beginnings