News & Views

For day one of this year’s Annual Congress we were pleased to have been joined by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh.

In an open letter to Health Minister Stephen Kinnock MP, the College has called for a review into the use and oversight of independent sector providers in NHS-funded cataract surgery, given the worrying issues around patient safety and value for money raised by a recent Sunday Times investigation.

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All members are invited to attend the 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists at 10.45am on Tuesday 20 May at ACC Liverpool.

The London Central Employment Tribunal has recently dismissed a claim instigated by Ms Evelyn Mensah, our former equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lead, against the College.

College President Professor Ben Burton comments on the report's findings: “This report highlights many of the concerns around the increase in independent sector provision of NHS ophthalmology services that we share."

The College joined The Eyes Have It partners in Westminster for an exhibition launch at the Houses of Parliament.

Following the publication of post-consultation changes to the NHS Payment Scheme, College President Professor Ben Burton has expressed disappointment that NHS England has scrapped plans to introduce a payment limit for elective providers, with no clear explanation for their decision or future plans.

The British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit (BOSU) has launched a new national study investigating the incidence and causes of posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) exchange or explanation following cataract surgery. Ophthalmology teams are encouraged to take part in the study.

Read our latest policy roundup, a series of advocacy updates on our most recent policy and public affairs activities and successes.