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Eye patients are slowly losing their sight because they are stuck in the NHS backlog

March 27, 2023

628,502 people in England alone are languishing on NHS waiting lists for eye treatment - the second longest waiting list. Pam Maxwell (pictured) is scared she could go blind.

North Yorkshire United Kingdom United Kingdom General East Riding Of Yorkshire City Of Louisa Wickham

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Giving optometry a voice within healthcare reform

January 21, 2022

With the Health and Care Bill up for discussion in the House of Lords, and delays in the proposed transition to Integrated Care Systems, OT considered what the changes could mean for the profession

Greater Manchester United Kingdom General United Kingdom Richard Whittington Dharmesh Patel Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee

Source: aop.org.uk

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