The Ophthalmologists in Training Group deeply regrets the Secretary of State’s decision to impose a new contract on junior doctors. This action undermines all efforts to negotiate a balanced settlement and may risk a catastrophic loss of will amongst the professional workforce. There is real danger that the NHS is on the verge of an exodus of

• 15 February 2016

We are seeking an enthusiastic consultant who has been in practice for a minimum of three years who is eager to develop the CPD programme of the College. They should be able to demonstrate a previous interest in education and development of skills throughout a consultant’s career. We are looking for innovation and commitment from

• 12 February 2016

The RCOphth is deeply disappointed that the Government has decided to impose a new contract on junior doctors from August 2016. We have consistently asked for a fully negotiated agreement and considerable headway had been made towards this, which would have provided a more constructive solution. We continue to support our junior doctors, who already

• 12 February 2016

EYE journal publishes ‘Leading causes of Certifiable Visual Loss in England and Wales during the year ending March 2013’ This latest study, published 21 December 2015, updates figures on leading causes of registrable blindness in England and Wales. AMD is still by far the leading cause and glaucoma is the next frequently occurring cause of

• 29 January 2016

Useful resources relating to the often highly complex world of commissioning – something that we know can be baffling at the best of times, including for those on the front line of the NHS. Informal feedback from colleagues at fellow medical royal colleges suggests that non-physician health professionals would find these resources really useful too. The

• 21 December 2015

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