External stakeholders
National Data Opt-out
A national data opt-out is being introduced from 25 May 2018. Communications about the national data opt-out aim to make sure that people can make an informed choice about how their confidential patient information is used for research and planning NHS and care services. The NHS is communicating to patients, public and workforce about the national data
WCSM: Submissions invited for the 2018 Ruskell Medal and Master’s Medal.
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers is now inviting submissions for these two esteemed competitions, which each year attract significant interest from UK research students and departments. The winner of each medal will receive a prize of £750 and will also be invited to the Company’s Court Luncheon at Apothecaries’ Hall on Wednesday 3rd October
Eye health sector launches new SAFE approach to assist in improving the systems around the delivery of eye health and sight loss services in England
The Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning (CCEHC), which represents the leading clinical professions and sight loss charity organisations in the eye-care sector, has launched a new Systems and Assurance Framework for Eye-health (SAFE)1. Increasing demands on eye health services due to the ageing population and the availability of new treatments continue to create capacity
GMC annual national training survey asks doctors about burnout
As part of this year’s national training surveys (NTS) the GMC asks a series of questions around well-being and the impact tiredness and workload have on both doctors in training and those training them. It is the first time burnout has been addressed by specific questions in the NTS, which seeks the views of around
The WCSM Education Trust
The WCSM Education Trust, a charitable organisation founded by The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, has announced a new travel award for ophthalmologists in training who will present their work at a national or international conference in 2018. The Trustees hope that the awards will encourage ophthalmologists who are developing their research whilst training and