News & Views

College President Professor Ben Burton has commented on the Waiting List Minimum Data Set (WLMDS) Information, which NHS England published this week.

The College has responded to the government's Spending Review, which was published yesterday (11 June).

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."

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.

Read our response to this week's announcement from the government

Professor Ben Burton, President of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, gives the College view on this guidance, which was published last week.

Professor Ben Burton, President of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, gives the College view on the Public Accounts Committee report on NHS financial sustainability.

Professor Ben Burton, President of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has commented, following the publication of 'Reforming elective care for patients'

Read College President Professor Ben Burton's comment the report, which was published today.