More Than Just a Call: RNIB’s Talk and Support Groups combatting loneliness
Every Thursday at 11am, something quietly powerful happens across Scotland. Phones ring, voices chime in, and a group of blind and partially sighted people connect for an hour that’s full of laughter and real talk. It’s an RNIB Talk and...
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital launches paediatric day surgery
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital has launched a new children and young people’s elective day surgery service for children aged three and above, increasing access to high-quality paediatric care in London. The service provides elective day surgery with procedures...
Greater Manchester residents asked to share views on eyecare services
NHS Greater Manchester is calling on residents to share their experiences of using eye care (ophthalmology) services as part of a region-wide evaluation aimed at improving care for people with eye disorders. This eight-week listening exercise, running from today, Monday,...
RNIB’s flagship support service for people with sight conditions wins coveted quality standard
RNIB’s flagship support service for people with eye conditions and sight loss has been awarded the prestigious Advice Quality Standard (AQS) - the only quality standard for organisations working in social welfare and law. The standard was achieved by RNIB’s...
The College of Optometrists welcomes Healthwatch England's primary eye care report recommendations
1 April 2025
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The College of Optometrists welcomes Healthwatch England’s recommendations to commission more optometry services within primary care to reduce hospital waiting times and improve patient outcomes Professor Irene Ctori FCOptom, Vice-President of The College of Optometrists, commented: “Healthwatch England’s new report...
Hampshire MP ‘deeply concerned’ over cuts to community eye health services
Hampshire MP Paul Holmes has criticised ‘retrograde’ plans by local NHS health chiefs to cut community eye health services during a visit to Specsavers in Hedge End, Southampton. The local integrated care board (ICB), which commissions local NHS services, has...
Thomas Pocklington Trust and Guide Dogs expands student support services to include younger age group
Sight loss charities, Guide Dogs and Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) are working together to deliver advice and guidance to blind and partially sighted students, their families and carers and any professionals that support them. The two charities have partnered to...
CHEC launches vitreoretinal surgery service
CHEC, a community healthcare provider delivering specialist ophthalmology services in partnership with the NHS has announced it is now offering innovative vitreoretinal surgery service from some of its hospitals. The specialised field of ophthalmology focuses on treating a range of...
ABDO National Resource Centre secures new digital sponsor
6 November 2024
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The ABDO National Resource Centre (NRC) based in Birmingham has secured a new gold digital sponsor in Eyecare Education. Eyecare Education are a GOC-approved CPD provider who offer a range of professional education services. Their CPD conferences provide optometrists and...
Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB accredits CHEC as a system provider of gastroenterology services
CHEC Stevenage, a community-based hospital, aims to increase patient choice and maintain short waiting times.
CHEC Preston celebrates key milestone with 3000th patient
Community healthcare provider marks major milestone for patient choice and equitable access.
MP Andy Carter officially opens community healthcare clinic in Warrington
Andy Carter, MP for Warrington South, has officially opened a brand new community ophthalmology hospital which promises to improve patient choice in the area.
