Applications open for Clinical Reference Group Chairs and Members
Applications for Clinical Reference Group (CRG) Clinical Chairs and Members for NHS England opened Thursday 21 April, and will close midnight Sunday 15 May. CRGs provide an opportunity for clinical leaders working in specialised services to drive forward vital transformational change in the NHS, working across organisational boundaries. College members in England are encouraged to apply for these important
RNIB launch new initiative during RCOphth Congress aiming to empower patients
RNIB have issued a statement about a new initiative the College and other organisations have collaborated with them on, empowering patients and helping them understand the importance of timely follow-up appointments. Join RNIB for a ten minute consultation at RCOphth Congress to find out how you can secure the best care for your patients. We will
Refractive Surgery Standards Consultation
The College has been working with some of the UK’s leading refractive surgeons, RCOphth Council members and patient and optometry representation to develop improved standards for the practice of refractive surgery in the UK. This is in response to the Keogh Report. From 27 April 2016 until 8 June 2016 the College is consulting on
National training survey for doctors delivering postgraduate training
This year the GMC is rolling out a new national survey of trainers alongside the annual survey of doctors in training. By running the two surveys at the same time every year, the GMC hopes to be able to provide a more comprehensive picture of training environments. It should also allow a better understanding of
Lord Hunt: ‘Perverse’ NHS targets regime ignores practical realities of eye care
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, in an article authored for PoliticsHome, warns that the current NHS targets regime prevents patients with chronic eye diseases from receiving necessary care. Eyesight is the one sense people fear losing the most. Many eye diseases which cause sight loss are more