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Health Foundation analyses role of independent sector in tackling ophthalmology backlogs
Influential thinktank The Health Foundation has published a report which examines trends relating to independent sector provision of NHS ophthalmology services in England. RCOphth Policy Manager Jordan Marshall summarises the key findings, and how they link to existing work the College has led.
RCOphth and Ulverscroft Foundation announce winner of the 2023 Ulverscroft David Owen Prize
RCOphth would like to congratulate Dr Ian MacCormick, clinical lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, and his senior author Simon Harding from the University of Liverpool, for winning the Ulverscroft David Owen prize for the best-published paper titled: “How does blood-retinal barrier breakdown relate to death and disability in pediatric cerebral malaria?” Ian MacCormick collected, […]
Congress discussions explore eyecare priorities ahead of general election
I took as an auspicious sign that eight hours after we debated “What does eyecare need to see from the next government?” at a panel discussion at this year’s Congress in Belfast, the Prime Minister called a general election for 4 July. If Rishi Sunak had been following our debate, he would have heard an […]
New survey reveals improvements in cataract training opportunities in the independent sector
Access to cataract training in the independent sector has improved following collaborative work undertaken by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, with placements available in all regions where independent sector providers (ISPs) operate, other than London North. Despite this progress, more work is needed as trainees in nearly all regions report they need additional training opportunities […]