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RCOphth Congress 2023 sessions explore workforce, capacity and independent sector challenges
RCOphth held two sessions at Annual Congress 2023 in Birmingham examining the key policy priorities of ophthalmology. The first session explored the challenges and potential solutions to the ophthalmology workforce crisis - informed by an expert panel - while the second session saw the National Clinical Director for Eye Care Louisa Wickham discuss national coordination of eye care services. Both events facilitated a highly engaging discussion between panellists and the RCOphth member audience who were invited to pose questions, input with their experience and suggest solutions. These well-attended panel sessions were received by members as an opportunity for informative debate of the issues most pertinent to ophthalmology services.
AMD audit results highlight need for faster treatment in fight against sight loss
The College is calling on all providers of NHS-funded age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatment to ensure all their patients start being treated within 14 days of referral to give them the best possible outcome. Results from the latest National Ophthalmology Audit (NOD) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) audit report, published this week, show that – disappointingly […]
What does the elective recovery plan mean for NHS ophthalmology services?
The government and NHS England published a joint plan last week setting out how they intend to support the recovery of elective services over the next three years. RCOphth Policy Manager Jordan Marshall summarises the key implications for ophthalmology services. Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently announced the government’s intention to end all domestic pandemic restrictions […]
Measuring follow up timeliness and risk for performance reporting, improvement actions and targeting failsafe procedures in England
This guidance has been developed by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, supported by NHS England Elective Care Transformation Programme and High Impact Intervention Programme/EyesWise, GIRFT Ophthalmology and the HSIB and with advice from NHS Digital. Ophthalmology is now the busiest outpatient specialty and demand is outstripping capacity. Patients are experiencing delays across the UK and […]
BOSU report shows patients losing sight to follow-up appointment delays
This research, conducted through the British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit (BOSU), found patients suffering permanent and severe visual loss due to health service initiated delays1. The research involving all UK consultant ophthalmologists, showed that up to 22 patients per month may be losing vision by such delays. These patients are from a vulnerable social group with chronic conditions requiring long-term routine follow-up such as glaucoma, age related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.