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 […]
In response to the publication of the Public Accounts Committee report on NHS financial sustainability College President Professor Ben Burton said: “The Public Accounts Committee has rightly highlighted the poor financial position of the NHS and the long-ingrained challenges to delivering the three shifts in healthcare the government is committed to. “It has, however, overlooked […]
In response to the NHS England’s publication of its 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance College President Professor Ben Burton said: “It is encouraging that local systems will be given more control over how funding is deployed to better meet patient need. We are pleased that NHS England is proposing that local commissioners must introduce payment […]
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. In this video, Policy Manager, Jordan Marshall, outlines our key activities that took place in January. Since our […]
Following NHS England’s publication of post-consultation changes to the NHS Payment Scheme, College President Professor Ben Burton, said: “It is disappointing that NHS England has scrapped plans to introduce a payment limit for elective providers, with no clear explanation for their decision or future plans. “It is vital that commissioners have more control over their […]
