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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
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.
World-class Health Innovation Hub to be built in Govan
The University of Glasgow and Kadans Science Partner, supported by Scottish Enterprise, are delighted to announce the construction of a new Health Innovation Hub in Govan, setting the stage for a thriving life sciences cluster in the area.
Moorfields at Stratford opens new operating theatres for eye surgery
Moorfields Eye Hospital has welcomed the first patients for surgery at its new hub in Stratford.
Doncaster eye hospital is rated ‘Outstanding’ by industry inspectors
The independent regulator of health and social care in England has awarded a Doncaster eye hospital the highest possible rating - ‘Outstanding’ - following an inspection that took place in August 2023.
New Bolton office space for UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, as company celebrates 15th year
Bolton North East MP Mark Logan visited SpaMedica’s new building, The View, which accommodates 180 company employees, including 40 recruited in the last year.
Optometrists in Scotland secure 6% uplift for NHS eye care
AOP welcomes increase in fees paid to optometry practices for NHS eye examinations.
CHEC ‘Re:Sets’ sights on patient outcomes and growth ambitions
CHEC, one of the largest providers of community-based ophthalmology services in the UK, has launched an enhanced go-to-market strategy that will better align its service offerings and provision with the NHS’ evolving needs.
