Optical Confederation and LOCSU response to Capita profit warning
09 February 2018 - FODO
The Optical Confederation, of which FODO is an active member, and LOCSU has said the Government and NHS England “must prepare to step in” if Capita continues to let down NHS primary care contractors. This follows Capita’s profit warning and share price drop on 31 January 2018.
Read MoreWinners of the Irvine Aitchison Memorial Fund announced
24 January 2018 - FODO
The two bursary winners of the Irvine Aitchison Memorial Fund (IAMF) which supports students to work with Vision Aid overseas have been announced.
Read MoreFODO signs Optical Confederation letter calling on NHS England to take urgent action to address Capita failures
24 January 2018 - FODO
FODO has today signed an Optical Confederation letter (Monday 22 January 2018) written to Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, calling for urgent action to address the ongoing failure of Capita to fulfil their contractual obligations.
Read MoreData protection law in the UK is changing – essential, new advice for those working in the optical sector
22 January 2018 - FODO
New data protection laws which come into force in the UK on 25 May 2018 – will impact the optical sector.
Read MoreFODO welcome updated NICE glaucoma guideline supporting greater role for optometrists
01 November 2017 - FODO
Updated guidance published today by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), 'Glaucoma diagnosis and management', clarifies the role optometrists can play in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma patients.
Read MoreNew cataracts guidance for the NHS will improve patient care
27 October 2017 - FODO
FODO welcomes the new NICE guideline 'Cataracts in adults: management', which represents an important step in improving patient care and outcomes in the NHS.
Read MoreWorld Sight Day 2017 – Eye care organisations worldwide unite to reduce avoidable blindness and ‘Make Vision Count’
12 October 2017 - FODO
FODO is joining with eye care organisations the world over today in pledging to cut the prevalence of avoidable blindness and 'Make Vision Count'.
Read MorePatient Survey – NHS Treatment Delays Survey for Ophthalmology Patients
11 September 2017 - FODO
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Eye Health and Visual Impairment is running a patient survey on experiences of delays in accessing NHS hospital-based ophthalmology services.
Read MorePerformers List videos for pre-reg optometrists launched
30 June 2017 - FODO
New resources to help pre-registration optometrists navigate the NHS England Ophthalmic Performers List application process and obtain their OPL number as quickly as possible after qualifying have been launched by LOCSU and the Optical Confederation, of which FODO is an active member.
Read MoreBreakthrough standards for refractive surgery have been launched today
30 June 2017 - FODO
Breakthrough standards for providers and clinical teams offering refractive surgery, and which propose new protections for UK patients, have been launched today.
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