Covid: Keeping you updated 14

As we all enter the amber phase of post-lockdown, there are many excellent resources to be accessed from the AOP (check out their new pre-reg job site which aims to match up those who are currently out of work with suitable supervision), LOCSU and the College of Optometrists. LOCSU send a regular email update and, of the many points of interest they highlight, a recent email summarised the findings of their survey into how our profession is coping with delivering urgent and emergency care during the pandemic. Of the 474 responses received, 81% of consultations were managed by optical practice, 42% managed by the practice remotely, and just 13% were referred to hospital services. The remainder referred to a GP or higher qualified optometrist. This reflects well on the profession. Less impressive is the fact that still some CCGs are yet to commission a CUES or MECS service.