President Election 2017 – last chance to vote!
Voting for the next President of the RCOphth opened on Monday 1 November and will close next week, Monday 28 November 12.00 noon. The President is an ambassador for the College, frequently meeting with senior Government and Department of Health officials, industry leaders and allied health professionals. The position is a leadership role for ophthalmology
BMA foundation for medical research
The work of the BMA foundation for medical research (formerly known as BMA research grants) continues to be a success, funding important, innovative research to advance medical research and the medical profession. The BMA have been awarding funds to support medical research since 1839. Every year, around 10 research grants totalling £500,000 are awarded to winning
Fight for Sight Christmas Carols
Fight for Sight are excited to be hosting their first Christmas Carol Concert on Tuesday 6 December at the beautiful church of St Stephen Walbrook in the heart of the City. It will be a celebration of Christmas for all the family featuring popular carols and festive readings. Guest readers include BBC Radio 4 broadcaster Sue MacGregor
Revised CVI and Explanatory Notes for England now open for consultation
The Department of Health has published the consultation to the revised Certificate of Vision Impairment form and the Explanatory Notes for Consultant Ophthalmologists and Hospital Eye Clinic Staff in England. This was published on Wednesday 16 November, and can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/updated-cvi-form-and-explanatory-notes The CVI and the ‘Explanatory notes for consultant ophthalmologists and hospital eye
Report suspected side effects to help make medicines safer
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is running a social media campaign between 7-11 November to promote reporting of suspected side effects, as part of an EU-wide awareness week. Medicines have the potential to harm as well as cure. While they are usually safe and effective, side effects can happen. It is important