Coronavirus
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Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre’s Dr Waheeda Illahi, Rosie Auld, Dr Emma Berrow and Dr Peter Good on the Delta variant, COVID-19 fatigue, and managing backlogs on the ground
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AOP clinical and regulatory adviser, Roshni Kanabar, advises on how to deal with referral refusals
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With practical experience often hard to secure over the past year, OT has heard tips for crafting a stand-out application and maximising work experience placements
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Optical sector bodies reviewed conditions around self-isolation for frontline health and care staff, and OT has heard how optometrists have been affected by the requirement
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NHS England has confirmed to the OFNC that GOS will remain a national contract following the transfer of responsibility in April 2022
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The modified requirements apply immediately and relate to all registered dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians who are training on the Scheme
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From mask wearing to social distancing, OT details six issues for the profession as measures imposed during the pandemic ease in England
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Pre-registration optometrist at Julian Davies Opticians, Peter Grant, on in-person assessments, virtual hospital experiences and looking ahead to the OSCEs
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Dr Nery Garcia-Porta on supportive colleagues at ARU, the impact of lockdown, and relaxing with her cat
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The guidance supports the need for “robust” infection prevention and control measures for primary eye care services after 19 July, and addresses topics including social distancing and face masks