RCOphth Strategic Plan 2020 – 2022
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists believes that everyone should have access to high quality eye care. The new RCOphth Strategic Plan 2020-2022 directs and prioritises key policy and campaign activities over the next three years. The way NHS care is provided and the treatments available to improve patients’ lives have changed almost beyond recognition since
2019 Ophthalmology GIRFT report published
MORE SIGHT-SAVING SURGERY POSSIBLE, SAYS NATIONAL REPORT GIRFT recommendations aim to make best use of theatre time to improve patient care The Ophthalmology GIRFT report has been published today. In the foreword, Mike Burdon, president welcomes the publication, ‘It reflects a huge commitment by the GIRFT team to analyse the ophthalmology services being delivered at
AoMRC shares Pensions Tax Flexibilities Resources
The Academy of Royal Medical Colleges has produced a short list of available resources and information. However, it is important for RCOphth members to know that: It is not possible or proper for the AoMRC or the RCOphth to advise individuals on financial decisions in relation to their pensions All individuals should be encouraged to
Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) tariff payments
The RCOphth is aware of concern from members and industry regarding the current payment arrangements for Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS). Extensive work has been going on behind scenes, working with the ophthalmology Expert Working Group (EWG)1, glaucoma specialists and the RCOphth professional standards team. The national system for coding and tariffs is extremely complex and
NHSE/I publish key areas of work for the 2020 national tariff
NHSE/I have published ‘Key areas of work for the 2020 national tariff’ which sets out the key policy areas NHSE/I are considering for 2020 and builds on the engagement webinars and workshops earlier in the year. The document reflects some changes to the policies in light of feedback to the earlier engagement. The main changes