General election 2024

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Stephen Kinnock will be responsible for eye care in the new government

Primary care will fall under the remit of the new minister of state for care, it has been announced

Health services

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Wes Streeting: “cutting waiting times is my immediate focus”

Health services

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“We are urging the new Government to seize the moment”

11 min read

Health services

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Primary eye care bodies reach out to new government on eye health

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“The expansion of all community eye care services is key”

7 min read

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Election incoming: the view from Council

Health services

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Optometry’s pre-election policy wish-list

10 min read

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RNIB calls to end the ‘scandal’ that means blind people can’t vote in secret

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AOP puts forward three priorities for next government

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Optometry and the general election: what the manifestos say

5 min read

Health services

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Specsavers highlights the role of optometry in a manifesto for the next government

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AOP: upcoming election a “critical point” to address healthcare challenges

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