As the voice of the profession, we work closely with our members, partners across the eye care sector and policymakers to improve public policy so key challenges facing ophthalmology services across the UK are recognised and addressed. Since our last policy roundup we: Hosted a timely workshop on the future of eye care At the […]
More than 600 ophthalmologists in training took part in this year’s General Medical Council (GMC) National Training Survey, reporting they rate the quality of their training very highly but that they have concerns about burnout and over access to training opportunities in the independent sector. The six key takeaways for ophthalmology are: 1 Quality of […]
As the voice of the profession, we work closely with our members, partners across the eye care sector and policymakers to improve public policy so key challenges facing ophthalmology services across the UK are recognised and addressed. Since our last roundup, we: Shared our views in the Health Service Journal about How Labour can end […]
Consultant ophthalmologist Dr Elizabeth Wilkinson has joined NHS England’s Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) team as the third clinical lead for ophthalmology. She joins Lydia Chang and Jon Bhargava to lead GIRFT’s ophthalmology work, and brings medical retina expertise and leadership experience to the programme. Together, the three clinical leads will work to offer […]
Commenting on the report, which was published today, College President Professor Ben Burton said: “The Prime Minister and Lord Darzi have rightly pulled no punches in making clear that the NHS is in a critical condition and needs fundamental reform. We are grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to the review and are pleased […]
Lord Darzi’s report into the state of the NHS in England is set to shape the new government’s approach to reforming the NHS, including a forthcoming 10 year plan. Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer Greg Ellwood-Hughes analyses the implications for ophthalmology services. Following its publication last week, the Prime Minister promised ‘fundamental reform’ and […]
