Health services
The latest news about health services relating to eye care
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Essential retailers will be permitted to remain open following the introduction of new restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19
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A legal requirement to stay at home except for essential purposes will be introduced as of midnight tonight
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The new rules on business closures confirm that opticians and audiology can continue to operate as normal
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Move described as ‘fair and simple solution’ to reimburse practices for PPE costs incurred before online portal was accessible to contractors
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Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre’s Dr Waheeda Illahi, Rosie Auld, Dr Emma Berrow and Dr Peter Good consider the challenges created by COVID-19’s second wave
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Optometrists will be involved in a screening programme that aims to detect a major risk factor for ischaemic stroke
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Optometry Scotland has confirmed that optometrists will deliver routine care at all levels of the nation’s five-tier restrictions
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NHS England has called for expressions of interest from optometrists in the North West willing to contribute to an upcoming vaccination programme
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The panel will reflect on universal entitlement to free eye care and the performance of community optometry before and after the pandemic
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GOS contractors that meet an activity threshold will receive funding for August and September, while all contractors will be reimbursed for PPE