The NHS Commissioning Board Medical Directorate has now opened registration for membership of the 2013 Clinical Reference Groups (CRGs) which support directly commissioned specialised services. A guide to CRGs, aimed primarily at clinical staff provides background information about the CRGs, and an introduction to the work programme for the groups for the coming year. Recruitment

• 11 January 2013

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The department has published information on how to register a vision impairment as a disability. Being registered as partially sighted or blind enables that person to access a range of benefits to help them manage their condition and the impact it may have on their lives. People who are experiencing problems with their eyesight can

• 9 January 2013