Pressure to tackle the workforce crisis is growing The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AOMRC) today published ‘A dozen things the NHS could do tomorrow to help the medical workforce crisis’, which was sent to Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The RCOphth contributed to this new statement which sets […]
Annual planning guidance published by NHS England has set out priorities for increases in elective and diagnostic activity, as well as the ambition to reduce outpatient follow-ups by a quarter over the next year. RCOphth Policy Manager Jordan Marshall summarises the key targets, implications for ophthalmology and what steps you can take. Ahead of each […]
In a debate in Westminster this week, Members of Parliament from various parties discussed how to better support eye care services. This included focusing on workforce shortages in ophthalmology, the need for better integration and a national strategy for eye health. Citing RCOphth data from our 2018 census showing we needed more consultant ophthalmologists, Margaret […]
Nearly 600,000 people were waiting for ophthalmology treatments in January 2022, the largest waiting list of all NHS specialities, and around 10 per cent of all those on the referral-to-treatment pathway. President, Bernie Chang joined a Health Service Journal panel from across the eye care sector, including John Bhargava (Co-Clinical Lead, GIRFT), Rob Cooper (RNIB), […]
The 2024 Ulverscroft David Owen Award is now open for applications. The Ulverscroft Foundation gives financial help to universities which carry out research into the causes of eye diseases. It funds eye clinics, hospitals, schools, libraries and other organisations which help visually impaired people. http://www.ulverscroft-foundation.org.uk/ Since 2007 it has supported the Ulverscroft Vision Research Group […]
Dear colleagues I hope those of you who attended Congress enjoyed the exceptional programme of sessions, panel discussions, new surgical skills, the exhibition and good lunches! In this first fully face to face Congress post covid, it is a reminder of how hugely important it is for everyone’s well-being to catch up with colleagues and […]
