News
Read the latest news announcements from Primary Eyecare Services.
Maximising Use of Independent Prescribers in Community Urgent Eye Care Services
The Community Urgent Eye Care (CUES) service specification, published by NHS England in April 2020, includes a pathway for use by Independent Prescribing Optometrists, widening the scope of previous Minor Eye Conditions Services (MECS).
10 November 2023
October is Black History Month
As October begins, so does Black History Month – the annual global tribute to the work and achievements of remarkable black individuals throughout history all over the world.
1 October 2023
Smoking and Sight Loss
Sunday 24 September is the last day of the 2023 National Eye Health Campaign and is dedicated to a crucial message – smoking carries adverse risks to sight.
24 September 2023
Live Well, See Well
Making subtle changes to lifestyle habits can help improve your eye health and minimise the risk of developing common eye conditions in older age such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts.
22 September 2023
Digital Eye Care
Today’s National Eye Health Week theme is Digital Eye Care – the aim of the day is to encourage people to be aware of how they can prevent eye strain and screen fatigue when spending long hours at a time looking at a computer, laptop or tv.
20 September 2023
Delivering NHS Eye Care and Support
National Eye Health Week starts today, Monday 23 September. The theme for the first day of the 2023 campaign is NHS Eye Care and Support.
18 September 2023
