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 […]
The 2024 Chandra Award has been presented jointly to Dr Ana Pueyo-Bestué of Miguel Servantes Hospital in Zaragoza, Spain and Dr Toshit Varshney of Save Sight Centre Eye Hospital in Delhi, India. The award was generously funded by Girish Chandra, who sadly passed away on 3 June. It facilitates the professional development of ophthalmologists from […]
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: Met Minister of State for Care Stephen Kinnock MP to discuss the concerns […]
