News

CHEC celebrates surgeon’s 1000th cataract surgery

29 February 2024 | CHEC, community services, eyecare, cataract, surgery, award

Community healthcare provider marks Lancashire surgeon’s major milestone.

VCHP prepares to be 21!

15 February 2024 | Vision Care for Homeless People, anniversary, eyecare, charity, volunteers, callout

Vision Care for Homeless People’s 21st celebration is fast approaching with volunteers looking to step up the service, and 100% is the time to find out more about becoming involved in your area.

Marsha de Cordova MP champions the role of optometrists during practice visit

9 February 2024 | eyecare services, battersea, london, labour, optometry, AOP

Battersea MP joined constituents in a High Street optometry practice to discuss the importance of primary eye care services “commissioned equitably”.

Ilford ophthalmology hospital opens doors

8 February 2024 | infrastructure, new hospitals, CHEC, community services, healthcare

CHEC’s new site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.

Launch of the Vision and eye screening implementation handbook

6 February 2024 | WHO, VESIH, handbook, eyecare, screening

The WHO Vision and Eye Care Programme has the pleasure to announce the publication of the Vision and eye screening implementation handbook (VESIH).

Birmingham welcomes new ophthalmology hospital

25 January 2024 | CHEC, community services, healthcare, infrastructure, 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

19 January 2024 | macular society, AMD, career, professional, infrastructure, industry

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

17 January 2024 | CHEC, community services, healthcare, hospital, infrastructure

CHEC’s new site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.

The Worshipful Company Of Spectacle Makers closes 2023 with 9 new liverymen and 1 new court assistant

12 January 2024 | awards, organisation, healthcare professional, allied professions, livery, collaboration

The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers brought a successful 2023 to a close with the admission of 9 new Liverymen at its December Court Lunch.

AOP update on new GOC e-service for statutory notices

11 January 2024 | infrastructure, digitisation, registration, healthcare professional, optometry

The GOC intends to introduce email communication for statutory notices with consent.

Most UK doctors experiencing moral distress, survey shows

10 January 2024 | 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.

Accrington Eye Hospital commemorates first anniversary

19 December 2023 | CHEC, Community, patient services, healthcare provider, private sector, NHS

CHEC marks one year milestone with community celebration.