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The Eyes Have It launches new report calling for a National Eye Care Plan for England to address surging patient demand
The Eyes Have It is a partnership of Macular Society, Fight for Sight / Vision Foundation, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Association of Optometrists, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Roche Products Ltd.
Ombudsman comments on government announcement of duty of candour review
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Rob Behrens comments on the Department of Health and Social Care's announcement about a review into duty of candour.
Updated Guidance for Professional Practice published by College of Optometrists
The College of Optometrists has today (11 December) published updated Guidance for Professional Practice for optometrists, including new sections.
CHEC treats first surgical eye patients at REAL Battersea clinic
Community healthcare provider restores sight for local residents in partnership with the NHS.
The Eye Care Support Pathway from RNIB
The #EyeCareSupportPathway is a framework, developed by RNIB and partners across the sector, for the NHS, social care organisations, the third sector and the public to use to support the transformation of eye care and eye services.
College of Optometrists joins RNIB and colleagues from across the profession to launch the Eye Care Support Pathway
The College of Optometrists has joined the RNIB and senior leaders from the NHS, social care and the charity sectors, to unveil a new UK-wide Eye Care Support Pathway.
ABDO welcomes the RNIB's new eye care support pathway
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) welcomes the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) eye care support pathway.
One million people complete The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism e-learning
Over one million people have completed The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism’s e-learning in the year since it was launched.
College of Optometrists recognises outstanding contributions to the profession with Life and Honorary Fellowships
The College of Optometrists has awarded three new Life Fellowships and two new Honorary Fellowships to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession or to the College.
Ombudsman comments on CQC's annual State of Care report
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Rob Behrens comments on the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) annual State of Care report.
Optometrists in Scotland secure 6% uplift for NHS eye care
AOP welcomes increase in fees paid to optometry practices for NHS eye examinations.
The National Treatment Centre-Highland
The National Treatment Centre-Highland opened its doors to patients in April 2023. At a cost of £48 million this represented a significant investment by the Scottish Government for the provision of modern eye care for the North of Scotland.
