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Safeguarding Children – Roles and Competences for Healthcare Staff 2014
The latest version of Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competences for health care staff jointly published by the Royal Colleges and professional bodies has been updated to emphasise the crucial role of the Executive Team and Board members, while also taking into account the structural changes which have occurred across the NHS. The framework is applicable across all four countries of the UK and sets the standards and requirements expected of all health staff.
Chief Medical Officer’s Letter regarding patients on planned waiting lists
In November 2011 the CMO and the Deputy NHS Chief Executive wrote to Trusts stating it is unacceptable for patients to be waiting inappropriately which has impacted on clinical outcomes.
Ophthalmic Special Order Products
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the UK Ophthalmic Pharmacy Group publish updated Ophthalmic Specials Guidance for prescribing unlicensed medicines. Updated November 2014
Ophthalmic Services for Children
This Ophthalmic Services Guidance document summarises the views of the Paediatric Subcommittee regarding best practice and minimum standards in relation to health services for children with ophthalmic disorders, in keeping with the RCOphth’s Quality Standards /Indicators for Paediatric Ophthalmology.
Ophthalmic Outpatiemt Department
This Ophthalmic Services Guidance Chapter provides information and advice on the points to consider when planning efficient and quality ophthalmic outpatient services.