Three new Ophthalmic Services Guidance Chapters available – July 2016
RCOphth aims to set standards in all aspects of the delivery of ophthalmic care in the interests of patients and the public. The following guidance chapters have been updated and added to our standards publications. Managing an outbreak of postoperative endophthalmitis (updated July 2016) Advice on the identification and management of an outbreak of post ophthalmic procedure
Diabetes UK surveying healthcare professionals and carers about research priorities
Diabetes UK is looking for the Top 10 research priorities of people with Type 2 diabetes. Carers and healthcare professionals, whether you are a research expert or not, you can take part. The survey outcomes have great potential to influence future research investment. Diabetes UK want ideas and thoughts from people with lots of different experiences and
VISION 2020 UK call for nominations for the Astbury Award – deadline 12 Aug 2016
VISION 2020 UK, the umbrella organisation which leads collaboration and co-operation between organisations with an interest in eye health and sight loss, are calling for nominations for the Astbury Award, named for former VISION 2020 UK Chair and inaugural recipient Nick Astbury. The VISION 2020 UK Astbury Award is given in recognition of work that
RCOphth Supports Ophthalmologists in Training in the UK
The College fully recognises that the recent dispute over the junior doctors contract has not been solely about terms and conditions, but is a reflection on a number of long standing concerns about the direction of medical training in the UK. It highlights that many of our trainees feel unsupported and undervalued in their roles
RCOphth welcomes NHS England Accessible Information Standard
By 31 July 2016 all providers of NHS and publicly funded adult social care services must have fully implemented NHS England’s Accessible Information Standard. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists welcomes this new standard to ensure that all providers offer disabled patients and carers with the most appropriate communication arrangements for their needs. Safe and effective care