Category: General News

AIO Challenges the DVLA
The Association for Independent Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (AIO) has challenged the DVLA
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Porthcawl optometrist helps ease pressure on the NHS
People in Porthcawl no longer need to visit their GP to get a prescription for eye medication,
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AIO calls for Independent Review of the DVLA contract award to Specsavers
AIO has called for an Independent Review of the tender process by which Specsavers was awarded the DVLA contract in late 2019.
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Groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments to be fast-tracked through clinical trials
The move marks a landmark development in COVID-19 research that could see results for brand new treatments in months
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A record 3 million people tested by NHS Test and Trace this reporting week
More people tested for Covid-19 during this reporting week than ever before
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App designed to help reduce hospital admissions in Midlands
A digital remote care solution including a mobile phone App is being used by Dudley CCG to help improve the care of patients at home with COVID.
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Scotland to pay £500 windfall bonus to frontline healthcare workers
£500 Bonus to include community optometrists and their optometry practice teams, including administrative staff and practice managers. It also includes locums who meet the same criteria.
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Blueprint launched for NHS and social care reform following pandemic
Hancock informs House on New proposals launched to join up health and care services and embed lessons learned from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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GOC announces Dr Anne Wright CBE as new Chair of Council
The General Optical Council (GOC) has announced Dr Anne Wright CBE as Chair of Council. Dr Wright will follow Gareth Hadley OBE who has been Chair for eight years.
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First patient benefits from sight-saving surgery at new Frome eye health clinic and surgical centre
One of the first patients to receive sight-saving surgery at the Newmedica Frome eye health clinic and surgical centre has spoken about how it’s changed his life.
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