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The latest news, features and insight from across optics
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Representative bodies across primary care joined forces to call for the Health and Care Bill to ensure the professions are represented in new decision-making structures
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With the Health and Care Bill up for discussion in the House of Lords, and delays in the proposed transition to Integrated Care Systems, OT considered what the changes could mean for the profession
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The Government has extended the provision of centralised, free personal protective equipment for primary care providers in England for another year
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Practices will be required to repay advance payments made in 2021 prompted by glitches in the rollout of a new paper GOS system
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A new GMC report has found the proportion of ophthalmology trainees at risk of burnout increased from 5% in 2019 to 13% in 2021
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Dr Hampson was appointed on 2 December and hopes to prioritise the role of optometrists in tackling the NHS backlog in his new role
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Derwent London has been selected as the preferred developer for the City Road Island site, the sale of which will support the funding of the new centre
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NHS England and DHSC have confirmed that the GOS contract, fees and grants, will continue to be negotiated nationally when Integrated Care Boards take on primary care contract management
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Users of the PPE Portal are invited to register interest in participating in research to test a new version of the platform
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A recording of a webinar event discussing the Optometry First model has been made available online