The Royal College of Ophthalmologists responds to important consultations about proposed new systems, legislative changes, patient services or the training of workforce amongst other key areas that impact the health care system. We collaborate with all members, subspecialty groups, patient groups, charities and other organisations to ensure a relevant and unbiased response.
You may view archived consultation responses here.
| CONSULTATION | ISSUED BY | RESPONSE | RESPONSE DATE |
| Building an integrated, rules-based medtech pathway |
NHS England | RCOphth response to consultation on building an integrated, rules-based medtech pathway | August 2024 |
| Never Events Framework consultation | NHS England | RCOphth response to consultation on the Never Events Framework | April 2024 |
| Consultation on proposed amendments to the 2023/25 NHS Payment Scheme | NHS England | RCOphth response to consultation on proposed amendments to 2023/25 NHS Payment Scheme | January 2024 |
| CONSULTATION | ISSUED BY | RESPONSE | RESPONSE DATE |
| In school eye testing for pupils in special schools in England | NHS England | RCOphth response to consultation on in school eye testing for pupils in special schools in England | October 2023 |
| UK COVID-19 Inquiry (Module 3) | Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (submitting evidence on behalf of all members to UK COVID-19 Inquiry) | RCOphth response to UK COVID-19 Inquiry (Module 3) | August 2023 |
| Labour Party National Policy Forum | Labour Party | RCOphth response to Labour Party National Policy Forum 2023 | March 2023 |
| Standards for cataract surgery | Healthcare Improvement Scotland | RCOphth response to HIS standards for cataract surgery | January 2023 |
| 2023/25 NHS Payment Scheme consultation | NHS England | RCOphth response to NHS Payment Scheme consultation | January 2023 |
| CONSULTATION | ISSUED BY | RESPONSE | RESPONSE DATE |
| NHS backlogs & waiting times | Public Accounts Committee | RCOphth response – follow-up inquiry on backlogs and waiting times | November 2022 |
| GOC calls for evidence on need to change the Opticians Act | General Optical Council | RCOphth response – inquiry on change to the Opticians Act | July 2022 |
| Workforce recruitment, training and retention | Health and Social Care Select Committee | RCOphth response – inquiry on workforce recruitment and retention Jan 22 | January 2022 |
| CONSULTATION | ISSUED BY | RESPONSE | RESPONSE DATE |
| Building a strong, integrated care system across England | NHS England | RCOphth response: GOC consultation on Education & Training requirements | October 2020 |