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DoH confirms position on NHS patient records
Primary care trusts have been issued with an DoH advisory note regarding the ownership of patient records after concerns were raised about the implications of new GOS regulations which came into force on August 1 2008. 29 September 2008
NHS urged to increase screening of diabetics
The NHS needs to switch its focus from simply offering people with diabetes the option of screening for diabetic retinopathy to a policy that increases the numbers actually being screened, a government report has recommended. 29 August 2008
Costco withdraws NHS services at opticians
Wholesaler Costco has voluntarily withdrawn from the General Ophthalmic Lists of the 16 primary care trusts (PCTs) where it has optical outlets, Optician has learnt.25 July 2008
Alliance acts on Darzi's review
Optical bodies have welcomed the publication of Lord Darzi's NHS Next Steps Review this week, and have reiterated the importance of the profession's continuing involvement in the proposed overhaul of community healthcare.04 July 2008
The BBC wants your memories
Practitioners who witnessed the establishment of the NHS are being invited to take part in a BBC documentary. 07 March 2008
Alliance in the driving seat
The Eye Health Alliance has been appointed as vice-chair of the Health Hotel, a collaborative venture that organises events at political party conferences. 25 January 2008
Hughes takes fight to MPs
Bob Hughes, chief executive of the Association of Optometrists, has declared he will be 'pushing the NHS postcode lottery big time' in the battle to win more realistic sight test remuneration from the government.14 December 2007
Cardiff practitioner guilty of NHS fraud
A Cardiff-based optician who falsely claimed nearly £30,000 in payments from the NHS was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday.09 November 2007
Concerns raised over fee rise in Scotland
A question mark hangs over the promised increase in sight test fees for Scottish optometrists due to be implemented in April next year.09 November 2007
NHS surgeon censured
A consultant ophthalmic surgeon has been allowed to continue working within the NHS despite three patients suffering damage to their eyes after he operated on them.19 October 2007
