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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 […]
Andy Pyott carried out extensive interviews in 2020, both virtually and face to face with all the relevant stakeholders to map out the existing provision of services, barriers and good practices. Stakeholders included ophthalmologists, optometric colleagues, management at health boards, government advisors and other related allied professions. The Pyott report makes key recommendations to ensure […]
Elevating Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within The Royal College of Ophthalmologists to better support our members and improve participation in our work is a major priority, and we are currently undertaking work to inform our future plans in this area. Prior to the roll-out of the new curriculum for Ophthalmology Specialty Training (OST) in […]
The following committees, sub-committees and groups are responsible for the development and maintenance of policies and standards in ophthalmology. Much of this work is carried out by the standing committees who report to Council.
We continue to work in uncertain times and the threat of a ‘second wave’ of the pandemic remains a possibility. We also know that this is likely to be compounded by the winter pressures placed on the system. We all have to be vigilant, be prepared and support our services to the best of our capabilities.
As part of the College’s work to address the challenges to long term sustainable patient care created by the growing role of independent sector providers (ISPs), we are convening with NHS England a number of cross-sector task and finish groups. This follows on from our March 2022 update welcoming NHS England’s cataract service specification as […]
