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Clinic invests in Hampshire people’s eyecare

13 November 2023 | Newmedica, Hampshire, NHS, Waiting list, Cataract surgery, glaucoma, ocular plastics

Sight-saving specialist Newmedica has officially opened a multimillion-pound clinic for the people of Hampshire.

Sight loss experts warn Edinburgh eye health being neglected

13 November 2023 | sight loss, scotland, sight scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, hazel kelly, Craig Spalding, hospital

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans launch petition calling for new eye hospital in the capital.

Santa Claus comes to the RNIB

10 November 2023 | christmas, xmas, children, visual impairment, santa claus, letters

It’s nearly that time of year again when Santa Claus and his elves at the North Pole are busy getting ready to spread festive joy to all children.

New YouGov data reveals that 2/3 British adults support greater use of independent health providers to cut waiting times

10 November 2023 | insourcing, NHS, waiting lists, private sector, labour party, YouGov

New YouGov data reveals that two-thirds of British adults support greater use of independent health providers to cut waiting times amid cross-party calls for NHS reform.

Moorfields at Stratford opens new operating theatres for eye surgery

8 November 2023 | Moorfields, Stratford, infrastructure, waiting list, NHS, England

Moorfields Eye Hospital has welcomed the first patients for surgery at its new hub in Stratford.

NHS staffing experts back insourcing as practical solution to long NHS waiting lists

30 October 2023 | insourcing, outsourcing, NHS, waiting list, Claire Dubowski, 18 Week Support

NHS staffing experts back insourcing as practical solution to long NHS waiting lists amid cross-party consensus on the need for increased independent sector support.

CHEC treats first surgical eye patients at Sheffield hospital

24 October 2023 | NHS, CHEC, waiting times, Cataract surgery, new hospitals

Community healthcare provider restores sight for local residents in partnership with the NHS.

Return to Lviv

23 October 2023 | lviv, ukraine, peter cackett, Wesley McLoughlin, Doireann Hughes, aid, charity, international

The ‘Return to Lviv’ trip saw Wesley McLoughlin and Doireann Hughes journey for 10 days over more than 4000 miles, via land, air and sea to deliver ophthalmic aid to Ukraine.

Sight Scotland urges restaurants and venues to open their doors to the vision impaired

12 October 2023 | Braille, Edinburgh, visual impairment, customer service guide, hospitality

Charity launches new Customer Service Guide for bars and restaurants during National Braille Week.

Exeter clinic manager wins VCHP Volunteer Award

10 October 2023 | VCHP, Volunteering, awards, Ben Miles, Zoe Haigh, Exeter

Exeter VCHP clinic manager, Zoe Haigh, has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the charity during the past six years.

Views invited on the future Special Schools Eye Care Service

10 October 2023 | optometry, AOP, Julie-Anne Little, children, NHS England, special needs, SEN Campaign

NHS England are consulting on the current model of the Special Schools Eye Care service that is live in 83 schools across England.

CHEC Northampton recognised as ‘Outstanding’

4 October 2023 | CHEC, industry, CQC, Jose Bailey

Care and Quality Commission awards community eye hospital highest possible rating.