MPs and Peers pledge support for equal access for all eye patients to timely treatment to prevent loss of vision
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) hosted a successful parliamentary reception at Westminster on the 2 November. Over 35 MPs and Peers met with members of the Royal College to learn about the demand placed on hospital eye services and the impact on patients. MPs and Peers were asked to give their pledge to support
RCOphth welcomes MPs and Peers to ‘Timely treatment for all patients’ Parliamentary reception
MPs and Peers are asked to support equal access to timely treatment for all patients to prevent loss of vision at a Parliamentary reception, hosted by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, 2 November 2016. People aged 65 and over are at high risk of developing blinding eye disease. Over the last decade, there has been nearly
Later life career planning – take part in AOMRC survey
Assessing aspirations and options available for later career stages. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Flexible Careers Group is canvasing views on the optimal career plan and working terms and conditions for colleagues in the later stages of their careers. With the planned increase in retirement age there are potentially many implications for those working
NICE fellow and scholars programme opens for an eighth year
Applications to NICE’s (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) prestigious fellows and scholars programme opened Tuesday 20 September. Fellows and Scholars represent NICE at local and professional levels. The positions are unique opportunities to learn about and get involved in the inner workings of NICE. They offer a chance to network with like-minded advocates
RCOphth strongly recommends orthoptist led UK National Screening programme for children
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists strongly recommends that the orthoptist led UK National Screening programme for children is implemented across all local authorities The UK National Screening Committee (NSC) has recommended orthoptist led screening for visual impairment in all children aged 4 – 5 years. http://www.screening.nhs.uk/vision-child From October 2015, responsibility for the funding of vision screening