COVID-19 Information

Below is all the latest information available. We will update this page as we receive further information.

Useful Links

Vaccination Information

Sussex Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

https://www.zesty.co.uk/practices/esht-eastbourne-covid-vaccine

https://www.zesty.co.uk/practices/bsuh-rsc-covidnineteenvaccine

https://www.zesty.co.uk/practices/wsht-wh-covidvaccine

The College of Optometrists   LINK

The AOP LINK 

ABDO LINK 

GOC LINK 

The College have also produced a well worded joint statement with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists about Viral Conjunctivitis and Covid-19 : LINK

If you provide extended services through Primary Eyecare Services (PES) then please read their guidance here: LINK

The NHS England SOPs for Primary care (link) have not changed since 5th March but expect an update any time now.

The GOC has issued a couple of important statements:

1) A joint statement with the other healthcare regulators recognising that professionals may need to depart from their usual procedures at this time : LINK

2) Reassurance that using professional judgement we can supply spectacles and contact lenses without first requiring the patient to attend an optical practice : LINK

The main GOC Covid-19 page which references these and other statements is here : LINK

Optical Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC) are working with NHSE on financial support and adjustment to contract requirements. Statement today : LINK.

This sector-specific advice sits on top of the Government advice to all citizens : LINK

This advises risk groups, those over 70 and those with underlying health conditions (details on the site) to follow social distancing measures.

Social distancing is explained here : LINK

It has been announced that Schools will provide childcare (not education) for children of health & social care workers so they can continue to work.

The guidance the schools are following is here : LINK

Support for business : LINK

Guidance for employees : LINK