Open Sight Hampshire announce new Chief Executive
Open Sight Hampshire is delighted to announce Chris Dixon as its new Chief Executive.
Sight loss charities appoint engagement manager to oversee launch of new sight loss councils
9 February 2024
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Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, charities, infrastructure, industry, Callum Lancashire
Sight Scotland, and Sight Scotland Veterans, in partnership with Visibility Scotland, have appointed Callum Lancashire as their new Engagement Manager to oversee the launch of Sight Loss Councils in Scotland.
Ilford ophthalmology hospital opens doors
CHEC’s new site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.
ARU opens Sensory Sciences Centre in Cambridge
1 February 2024
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university, infrastructure, Anglia Ruskin, clinic, education, trainees, courses, study, optometry, optometrist
New £1.9m investment in equipment, teaching and research space for students.
Birmingham welcomes new ophthalmology hospital
CHEC’s new Kings Norton site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.
Macular Society chief executive, Cathy Yelf, announces retirement
After nearly a decade of dedicated service as chief executive of leading sight loss charity the Macular Society, Cathy Yelf has announced her decision to retire in 2024.
Milton Keynes ophthalmology hospital opens doors
CHEC’s new site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.
AOP update on new GOC e-service for statutory notices
The GOC intends to introduce email communication for statutory notices with consent.
Most UK doctors experiencing moral distress, survey shows
10 January 2024
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healthcare professional, wellbeing, mental health, stress, NHS, waiting lists, infrastructure
Nearly four out of five (78%) family doctors across the United Kingdom are experiencing moral distress while caring for their patients.
Leicester Community Eye Hospital recognised as ‘Good’
Care and Quality Commission awards CHEC coveted quality rating.
DVSA misses opportunity to improve sight standards for motorists, warns AOP
The Association of Optometrists welcomes the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s latest plans to review how sight tests are administered but urges the implementation of fail-safe visual assessment methods.
ABDO College releases new annual report
ABDO College has published its Annual Report for 2022, providing a pictorial overview of activities as well as detailing ABDO College's financial status.
