Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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The AOP has encouraged members to take part in a DHSC consultation which asks whether its provision of PPE to health care providers should be extended
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As part of the OFNC, the AOP has highlighted that “it is essential that optometry has a place at the table”
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Membership bodies across optometry and audiology, dentistry and pharmacy have called on the Government to ensure wider primary care professions “have a voice”
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Introduced to Parliament on 6 July, the Health and Care Bill would ensure each part of England has an Integrated Care Board and Integrated Care Partnership
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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
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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
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Parents should be encouraged to book eligible children for sight tests as a “failsafe” in light of challenges resuming vision screening
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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
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PCSE has shared advice for contractors who are not able to submit claims online and have run out of the new style forms
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A maximum £500 bonus is being offered to primary care workers in Scotland, with a deadline for claims of 21 February 2021