Details of mandatory training ahead of new Wales optometry contract released. Optometry news from the Flame Health blog. Read more today!

Optical news - Registration opens for 100% Optical 2024. The 10th edition of the optical trade show will be held from 24 – 26 February 2024. Read more on the Flame Health blog today!

Ministers to debate future of pharmacy at Westminster next week. Ministers will discuss the future of community pharmacy during a Westminster debate next week. Read more on the Flame Health blog today!

Patients queue at 4am for NHS dental care in a desperate attempt to access NHS dental care – a scene that the profession fears will become ‘the new normal’. Read more on the Flame Health Blog today!

Following the NHS Dental Statistics 2022/23, the BDA has warned that there is no prospect of NHS dentistry returning to pre-COVID-19 levels without reform. Read more today on the Flame Health blog!

Pharmacists to train as prescribing supervisors. Health Education England has announced 1,000 funded training places to support their colleagues’ development. Read more on the Flame Health blog today!

Eye health projects receive share of £13 million AI investment. Initiatives include scaling and validating a foundation model for ophthalmology and an AI tool. Read more on the Flame Health blog today!

New and Exclusive Optometrist jobs of the week from Flame Health. Take a look at the highly sought-after opportunities we have available right now on our blog!

World Health Organization survey aims to collect optometrists experiences of COVID-19. The survey will take 15 mins and aims to show the impact of the pandemic. Read more on the Flame Health website today!

NHS England will launch a series of online training modules next month to help pharmacy technicians widen their skills and deliver more clinical services...

Olivia Allison, senior business agent – dental at Christie & Co, describes the current dental market in the north of England. Read more today on the Flame Blog!

New and Exclusive Optometrist jobs of the week from Flame Health. Take a look at the highly sought-after opportunities we have available right now on our blog!

Pharmacy professionals with refugee status to bolster workforce in Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales has set out plans to allow pharmacy professionals with refugee status to return to practice in an attempt to address workforce problems in the country.

Themes confirmed for National Eye Health Week 2023. The campaign, held between 18 – 24 September, will focus on topics such as myopia, eye health and wellbeing!

The growing importance of sustainability and ESG. Paul Graham considers sustainability and ESG in UK dentistry and how it can impact practice values.