Health services

Responses to the survey will help to illustrate the impact of COVID-19 on low vision assessment services in England, as well as informing service improvement

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

A maximum £500 bonus is being offered to primary care workers in Scotland, with a deadline for claims of 21 February 2021

While discussions with NHS England are ongoing, the OFNC highlighted a need for “targeted, short-term financial support” for practices experiencing a significant downturn in activity

GOS contractors are invited to share information of the viability of services to inform the OFNC’s work with NHS England

The new rules on business closures confirm that opticians and audiology can continue to operate as normal

Data from the optical sector to be used for NHS England Connectivity Programme

With a new partnership, Specsavers looks to the future of enhanced services and reaches out to independents

New College of Optometrists report offers advice for practices on ensuring that eye care services reach everyone

The government’s four-year spending plans look to bolster frontline NHS services, but the push to claw back the deficit will continue to drive efficiency cuts across the board