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Results of RCOphth Workforce Census cause concerns

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) has published the results from its 2022 workforce census, which reveal significant staff shortages in NHS ophthalmology services across the UK, which will continue to worsen in coming years without immediate action.

You can find out more and read the full report on the RCOphth website.

The Macular Society has expressed its concern about the data in the report, and the impact that this will have on patients. You can read their statement here.