NHS and health

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OFNC survey explores unfunded NHS work

The OFNC is calling on all contractors in England to complete a short survey gathering evidence of unfunded “goodwill” activity linked to GOS delivery

NHS and health

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Primary care optometry in the glaucoma care pathway

NHS and health

28 May 2

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Primary eye care welcomes new GIRFT glaucoma guidance

NHS and health

20 May

Rachel Pilling

The Professor Rachel Pilling episode

NHS and health

18 May

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UK National Screening Committee consults on use of AI in diabetic eye screening

NHS and health

13 May

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Optometry and opportunity

NHS and health

02 May

Mo Aslam and Roma Malik, along with another member of Nottinghamshire LOC, are seated together around a table

Demonstrating the potential of CUES: Nottinghamshire pilot rolls out

NHS and health

29 Apr 1

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Name of pioneering Camden eye health hub confirmed

NHS and health

15 Apr

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SpaMedica Bolton hosts MP visit

NHS and health

13 Apr

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NHS Neighbourhood Health Framework “a huge opportunity missed,” AOP says

NHS and health

01 Apr 5 min read

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Newmedica recognises optometrists’ role in patient care on World Optometry Day

NHS and health

23 Mar

A group of healthcare practitioners hold their hands together in a circle

Neighbourhood Health Framework published by Government and DHSC

NHS and health

19 Mar 7 min read 1

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Alternative to HRT available on the NHS

NHS and health

17 Mar

100% Optical

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Nigel Kirkpatrick: “Optometrists are the frontline general practitioners of eye care”

NHS and health

16 Mar

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Professor Nicola Logan provides an update on atropine

NHS and health

13 Mar

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Navigating diagnostic challenges in glaucoma

NHS and health

11 Mar

100% Optical

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ROCK and role: the place of Rho-kinase inhibitors in glaucoma care

NHS and health

04 Mar

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Untapped primary care capacity in England highlighted by Specsavers

NHS and health

26 Feb

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Half of public delayed contacting GP as access concerns persist, poll finds

NHS and health

26 Feb

Kevin Cartmell, head of stakeholder engagement at ACES, and MP Lilian Greenwood pose by a banner for the Nottingham ACES clinic. Both are dressed in suits

MP visits Nottingham ACES clinic

NHS and health

25 Feb

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Clare O’Donnell: “AI is not about replacing clinicians but about optimising capacity”

NHS and health

23 Feb 5 mins

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Greater transparency on AMD waiting lists needed, Newmedica says

NHS and health

12 Feb

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NuVision Biotherapies secures £4.8m funding

NHS and health

09 Feb

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Eye care sector must show support for glaucoma care bill, Specsavers says

NHS and health

29 Jan 1

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Eye care to be prioritised in new NHS Online service

NHS and health

08 Jan 5 min read 2

A woman wearing a red blazer stands at a lectern on a small stage, speaking into a microphone in a room with white draped walls; a green banner beside her reads “Westminster Eye Health Day 2025” with an eye graphic, and a table with refreshments is visible to the side

Importance of eye care sector collaboration emphasised at Westminster Eye Health Day

NHS and health

18 Dec 2025 8 min read

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