RCOphth responds to the publication of new junior doctors contract
The new junior doctors contract has been published and the details are now in the public domain. The impact that this is likely to have on each specialty is becoming apparent. From the outset, the College has voiced concerns about the imposition of terms and conditions for junior doctors. The Government’s own Equality Impact Assessment of
Richard Keeler, Honorary Curator provides surgical instruments for BBC’s ‘Being the Brontes’
The College often receives requests from TV production and research teams. Richard Keeler spent some time with a BBC film crew in the Old Operating Theatre of St Thomas’ Hospital for the documentary ‘Being the Brontes’, presented by Martha Kearney. Charlotte Bronte’s father underwent a cataract operation in Manchester in 1846 and while he was recovering,
Special Resolutions – eligible members to vote on changes
The Special Resolutions have the full support of the RCOphth Council. They contain a lot of detail to ensure that the governing documents are consistent and comply with current legislation and business practice. There are significant features that the Council seeks to implement and include the creation of a board of Trustees, refocus the role
Changes to DVLA’s At a Glance guide
A guide that helps medical professionals such as GPs, consultants, nurses and optometrists assess their patients’ fitness to drive has been given a major update by DVLA as part of its wide-ranging plans to improve its services for medical professionals and drivers. In March, ‘Assessing Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Medical Professionals’ will replace
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges statement on Junior Doctors contract
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges releases statement on the new contract for Junior Doctors, calling on both sides to ‘step back from the brink’. This is a time of unprecedented crisis for the NHS. With this in mind and in the spirit of placing patient welfare first and foremost we are writing in response to