Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust website is updated regularly. To keep in touch with all the latest news and information from the Trust, please see the links below.

05 September
Moorfields opens its doors for Open House London 2011
The award-winning children’s eye centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital is opening its doors for Open House London Weekend, the capital’s greatest architectural showcase, on Saturday 17 September 2011. 

23 August
Moorfields to host glaucoma patient day
Moorfields Eye Hospital is hosting a special event on Saturday 1 October 2011 to bring together patients who have glaucoma with expert clinicians and researchers in the field.  The event aims to understand glaucoma from a patient’s perspective, raise the profile of the disease and reduce the sense of isolation felt by some sufferers.

18 August
Major funding boost for eye research at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology have received a major funding boost for eye research from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), which has today announced the allocation of £800 million of government funding to biomedical research centres and units across the UK

10 August
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual General Meeting
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite you to its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14 September between 10.30am and 1pm.

28 July 2011
The London Project and Moorfields Eye Charity are racing ahead in the bid for supporters
The London Project to Cure Blindness and Moorfields Eye Charity are proud to have been selected by the Le Mans racing team, Storholm Racing, to appear on their car in lieu of a corporate sponsor, during the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup.

21 June 2011
Moorfields’ Professor Peng Khaw becomes president elect of international research organisation
Professor Peng Tee Khaw, director of research and development at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, has been named president-elect by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

20 June 2011
Bedford eye specialist nominated for prestigious national award
An eye specialist from Bedford described by his patients as being caring, thorough and passionate about his work has been nominated for a national award.

16 June 2011
Quick and simple test for glaucoma celebrated as a Big Idea for the Future
Groundbreaking work on a new, simple and effective test for the detection of glaucoma, being developed through a collaboration between Moorfields Eye Hospital, City University London and UCL has been chosen as one of the most important research projects taking place in the UK, with the publication today of the Big Ideas for the Future report.

13 June 2011
Moorfields hosts National Eye Health Week event at City Road
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is hosting a health promotion event, alongside some key partner organisations, at the trust’s City Road hospital to mark National Eye Health Week 2011.

17 May 2011
Pioneering computer game helps eye specialists
Pioneering computer game helps eye specialists treat sight-threatening disease in children

05 May 2011
Moorfields expert on BBC1 Watchdog programme
Moorfields consultant Mr David Gartry features on the BBC Watchdog programme tonight, Thursday 5 May. 

30 March 2011
New Moorfields Eye Charity launched by Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe, grateful patient, former Conservative MP and star of Strictly Come Dancing, visited Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on Friday 27 May, to launch the new Moorfields Eye Charity.

17 March 2011
Moorfields consultant appointed as professorial chair of retinal studies at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
Moorfields consultant James Bainbridge has been appointed to the professorial chair of retinal studies at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, our partner site.

07 March 2011
Moorfields in BBC 1 programme Inside Out entitled ‘Bionic eye update’ tonight at 7.30pm
A BBC 1 programme Inside Out entitled ‘Bionic eye update’, on the next phase of results from the Argus II (bionic eye) trials at Moorfields, will be broadcast on Monday 7 March at 7.30pm. 

03 March 2011
European market approval for pioneering retinal implant technology (Argus IITM) at Moorfields Eye Hospital
Moorfields’ work on retinal implants – also known as the ‘bionic eye’ – that has been taking place over the past three years, has reported further promising results. Now, some of the patients at Moorfields who were implanted with the device are able consistently to identify letters and words. 

15 February 2011
For Crying Out Loud
Moorfields' consultant surgeon Jimmy Uddin features in For Crying Out Loud, presented by comedian Jo Brand and aired on BBC Four on Monday

31 January 2011
Moorfields to feature in BBC Inside Out programme on anophthalmia - Monday 31 January, 7.30pm, BBC1
Moorfields featured in the BBC 1 series, Inside Out, on Monday 31 January at 7.30pm in a programme entitled Born with no eyes, which looks at the disease anophthalmia.

25January
Moorfields features in BBC Radio 4 Case Notes programme on glaucoma
A Case Notes programme, produced at Moorfields about the condition glaucoma for BBC Radio 4, will be aired today the 25 of Jan at 9.00pm and repeated the following afternoon at 4.30pm, if you miss either of these you can listen to it at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006th1n.

24 January
Minister’s visit to Moorfields showcases new support role for people with visual impairments
Health minister Lord Howe visited Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on Wednesday 19 January to find out more about an innovative new role, which provides practical and emotional support to people with sight loss, or their carers. 

8 October
Banksy piece raises £30,000 for vital research at Moorfields Eye Hospital
A unique piece by elusive street artist Banksy, hidden for the last four years behind a hoarding on the wall of the world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital, will be auctioned to raise funds for the hospital’s groundbreaking research into new treatments for eye disease at a special event at the Saatchi gallery tonight, Thursday 7 October.

8 October
First-ever birdshot day - a great success  
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust joined forces with the Birdshot Uveitis Society (BUS) to run the first-ever annual birdshot day on 11 September 2010. The day was a great success with a total of 126 people attending, with patients travelling from as far away as Northern Ireland and Scotland to be there.24 JanuaryHealth minister Lord Howe visited Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on Wednesday 19 January to find out more about an innovative new role, which provides practical and emotional support to people with sight loss, or their carers.  8 October A unique piece by elusive street artist Banksy, hidden for the last four years behind a hoarding on the wall of the world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital, will be auctioned to raise funds for the hospital’s groundbreaking research into new treatments for eye disease at a special event at the Saatchi gallery tonight, Thursday 7 October.8 October Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust joined forces with the Birdshot Uveitis Society (BUS) to run the first-ever annual birdshot day on 11 September 2010. The day was a great success with a total of 126 people attending, with patients travelling from as far away as Northern Ireland and Scotland to be there.

7 October
Banksy piece to be auctioned for Moorfields Eye Hospital Charities
A unique piece by elusive street artist Banksy, hidden for the last four years behind a hoarding on the wall of the world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital, will be auctioned to raise funds for the hospital’s groundbreaking research into new treatments for eye disease at a special event at the Saatchi gallery tonight, Thursday 7 October.

5 October
Moorfields’ support for World Sight Day 2010
Moorfields Eye Hospital is working alongside a range of charities to celebrate World Sight Day on Thursday 14 October. A health promotion event will be held were held at the trust’s main hospital base on London’s City Road from 9.30 till 1pm in the main reception. The focus of the event is to highlight the importance of having regular sight tests to maintain good eye health, with expert advice from Moorfields’ specialist staff.

24 September
Moorfields’ new model of community care shortlisted for national award
A joint project between Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Boots Opticians and a group of local GPs in Watford has been shortlisted for a national Health Service Journal (HSJ) award in the acute and primary care innovation category. 7 October A unique piece by elusive street artist Banksy, hidden for the last four years behind a hoarding on the wall of the world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital, will be auctioned to raise funds for the hospital’s groundbreaking research into new treatments for eye disease at a special event at the Saatchi gallery tonight, Thursday 7 October.5 October 24 September A joint project between Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Boots Opticians and a group of local GPs in Watford has been shortlisted for a national (HSJ)award in the acute and primary care innovation category. 

22 September
Moorfields membership patient constituency event - 20 Oct 2010
We are pleased to invite you to attend this event to be held in Bedford on October 20, which is primarily aimed at members of the patient constituency but other members are also welcome to attend.

16 September
A Vision for Vision symposium - 16 Nov 2010
Our symposium, hosted by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology, and UCL Partners, is being held for our patients, medical and research colleagues, government and charitable sponsors, and other strategic partners and collaborators from the UK and Europe, to present some of our most exciting research achievements in the three year history of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, and to look forward to our future plans.

10 September
Moorfields annual report and review 2009/10 - now available

6 September
Moorfields supports first-ever birdshot day - bringing together patients and specialists
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is joining forces with the Birdshot Uveitis Society (BUS) to run the first-ever annual birdshot day on 11 September 2010, at the UCL Roberts Building, Torrington Place, London WC1E 7JE.

13 August
Moorfields consultant Ted Garway-Heath to chair UK and Eire Glaucoma Society annual meeting 2010
This year the UK and Eire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) annual meeting will be chaired by Ted Garway-Heath, Moorfields consultant and IGA Professor of Ophthalmology on 3-4 December 2010 at Church House, Westminster London. 

22 June
New test from Moorfields ensures clear vision for Wimbledon umpires
Consultant ophthalmologist Ananth Viswanathan from Moorfields Eye Hospital has helped to develop a revised eye test form for all International Tennis Federation (ITF) certified chair umpires, including those for Wimbledon, which got underway this week.

4 June
Moorfields consultants receive prestigious Alcon award for outstanding contribution to research in ophthalmology 
Two Moorfields consultants have been awarded a prestigious Alcon Research Institute (ARI) prize for their outstanding contributions in the field of vision research. 4 June  Two Moorfields consultants have been awarded a prestigious Alcon Research Institute (ARI) prize for their outstanding contributions in the field of vision research. 

4 June
Moorfields supports National Eye Health Week 2010
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is joining forces with leading national eyecare charities, organisations and health professionals to promote the importance of eye health and the need for regular sight tests as part of the first-ever National Eye Health Week, which runs from 14 to 20 June 2010.

2 June
New minister chooses Moorfields for early official visit
Earl Howe, health minister in the new coalition government, chose Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology as the destination for one of his first official visits in his new role last week (Thursday 27 May). 2 JuneEarl Howe, health minister in the new coalition government, chose Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology as the destination for one of his first official visits in his new role last week (Thursday 27 May). 

18 April
Election update for Moorfields membership council
Nominations have now been received for the three vacant governor positions for the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire public constituency and the staff constituency – City Road class at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

8 April
Moorfields election nomination packs now available for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire constituency
An election will be held on 9 June 2010 to fill the vacant governor position for the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire constituency, so please get your nominations in if you would like to stand for election and represent your fellow foundation trust members. 

31 March
Same-sex accommodation: declaration of compliance
Every patient has the right to receive high-quality care that is safe, effective and respects their privacy and dignity.  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring that all patients who are admitted to our hospital for surgery will have access to single-sex bathroom and toilet facilities. 

26 March 2010
Moorfields meets new national quality and safety standards in full
Moorfields has been registered without conditions by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) under the new, more rigorous national system for regulating NHS organisations. 

23 March 2010
New governor needed for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire constituency
An election will be held on 9 June 2010 to fill the vacant governor position for the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire constituency, so please get your nominations in if you would like to stand for election and represent your fellow foundation trust members.

2 March 2010
Ted Garway-Heath named NIHR senior investigator
Moorfields consultant Ted (David) Garway-Heath has been made a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) senior investigator, a major achievement given the other outstanding people made NIHR senior investigators this year. Ted’s appointment means that there are now six eyes and vision investigators, four of whom are part of UCL Partners, the academic health science centre of which Moorfields is an integral part.

25 February 2010
Helpful feedback from national outpatient survey
More than nine out of 10 Moorfields’ patients rate their care as good, very good or excellent, according to the results of the most recent national outpatient department survey, published in late February by the Care Quality Commission.

16 February 2010
New medical director for Moorfields Eye Hospital
Declan Flanagan is now the new medical director at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.  Declan, who has been Moorfields’ deputy medical director since December 2007, was appointed late last year to replace Bill Aylward, who stood down at the end of January 2010. 

16 December 2009
Moorfields given clean bill of health against national hygiene code
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been given a clean bill of health in the most recent assessment of its compliance against the national hygiene code, published today, Wednesday 16 December.

1 December 2009
Moorfields Pharmacey Handbook for sale

11 November 2009
Elections for governors – nominations needed
We will shortly be holding further elections for governors to represent members on the membership council, so we need nominations for those of you who would like to stand for election.
We will be holding elections on 18 January 2010 for the following constituencies; where existing governors have come to the end of their current term of office.

11 November 2009
Developing a Vision of Excellence: creating a world-leading strategy for Moorfields
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is developing a new five to 10 year strategy – A Vision of Excellence.
We are doing this so that we can respond effectively to national, regional and local priorities and challenges and ensure our continued future as one of the world’s leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education.

19 October 2009
Moorfields Eye Hospital receives highest Masonic grant of the year
The Moorfields Eye Hospital Development Fund has been awarded a grant of £250,000 by the Freemasons’ Grand Charity to support research into therapies to prevent ocular scarring and enable stem cell regeneration of sight.

15 October 2009
Moorfields Eye Hospital shows further improvements in independent national assessment
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has shown further improvements in the national annual health check for 2008/09, published by independent health watchdog the Care Quality Commission on Thursday 15 October.

14 October 2009
Moorfields' support for World Sight Day 2009
Moorfields Eye Hospital worked alongside a range of charities and local healthcare partners to celebrate World Sight Day on Thursday 8 October.

2 October 2009
Preventing avoidable blindness in West Africa
Helping to tackle avoidable blindness in West Africa through training.

25 September 2009
Moorfields open its doors for World Sight Day 2009, Thursday 8 October, 10am – 2pm 
Local residents will get a chance to learn about eye health and blindness prevention at Moorfields Eye Hospital, when it opens its doors for World Sight Day on Thursday 8 October 2009.

18 September 2009
Specialist eye care for Redbridge residents as Moorfields Eye Hospital opens new clinic
Local people in the Redbridge area now have access to specialist eye care closer to home following the opening of a new service in the Loxford polyclinic.

26 August 2009
‘Glaucoma Genes and Me’ event
The partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology has created the oldest and largest centre in the world for treatment of, and research into, ocular diseases.

19 August 2009
Professor Barrie R. Jones, who shaped the modern face of Moorfields, died 19 August 2009 
In the bright sky of modern ophthalmology, a light has gone out.  The death of Professor Barrie R. Jones on Wednesday 19th August, at the age of 88, leaves a void in the pantheon of modern ophthalmic practice.  No man has had a more profound influence on the conduct of a medical speciality and the pursuit of worldwide eye health.

15 July 2009
Retinal Imaging Course for Optometrists & Opticians 2009

28 July 2009
Changing your appointment if you have swine flu symptoms
If you are due to attend for an appointment or surgery at Moorfields, but have the following symptoms, please stay at home and let us know that you will not be able to come in:

19 June 2009
By-election results complete new membership council for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Elections were held in January 2009 in several constituencies of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to choose governors to represent members on our membership council, with effect from April 2009. Further by-elections were held in June 2009 to fill the remaining seats.

15 June 2009
Professor Peng Tee Khaw consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfields; appointed as one of the new programme managing directors of UCL Partners 
Professor Peng Tee Khaw consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Professor of Glaucoma and Ocular Healing at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology has been appointed as one of six new programme managing directors and will lead on the research theme of eyes and vision for UCL Partners. Professor Khaw is also Director of the affiliated National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Specialist Biomedical Research Centre, and Director of Research and Development at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

13 May 2009
Positive patient responses to care at Moorfields
More than nine out of 10 Moorfields’ patients rate their care as good or excellent, with a similar proportion likely to recommend the hospital to friends or family according to the findings of a recent independent survey.

11 May 2009
Moorfields to feature in BBC1 programme 'Ten Things You Need to Know About Sleep' 
Moorfields will be featured in a documentary Ten Things You Need to Know About Sleep tomorrow Tuesday 12 May, 9pm on BBC1. 

6 May 2009
Declaration of compliance against Care Quality Commission core standards 2008/09
The board of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust agreed at its meeting on 30 April 2009 to declare full compliance with 23 out of 24 of the core standards set by the Care Quality Commission, the national regulatory body that replaced the Healthcare Commission in April 2009.

30 April 2009
Swine flu preparedness - important information for patients and the public
In common with the rest of the NHS, Moorfields is taking precautionary measures to ensure that we are well-prepared to respond to any future flu pandemic.There are simple steps that all patients and members of the public can take to help prevent catching colds and flu, based on good respiratory and hand hygiene: 30 April In common with the rest of the NHS, Moorfields is taking precautionary measures to ensure that we are well-prepared to respond to any future flu pandemic.There are simple steps that all patients and members of the public can take to help prevent catching colds and flu, based on good respiratory and hand hygiene:

29 April 2009
Retinal imaging course 1 June - 6 CET points for full attendance

28 April 2009
Moorfields Eye Hospital one of Britain’s top employers for fourth year running
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been named as one of Britain’s top employers for the fourth year running, one of only two NHS organisations to achieve this status alongside major institutions including Oxfam, Glaxo SmithKline and the John Lewis Partnership.

22 April 2009
Notice of election for the membership council of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Notice is given that Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust will be holding elections for governors for the membership council of the trust.

7 April 2009
Open day at Moorfields Eye Hospital - Saturday 9 May
This year’s open day will be held at the main City Road hospital on Saturday 9 May between 12 noon and 4pm.

6 April 2009
Improving clinic areas at Moorfields Eye Hospital - tell us what you think
We will shortly be starting a major project to refurbish the ground and lower ground floor clinic areas at Moorfields Eye Hospital on City Road, which will greatly improve facilities for staff, patients and visitors.

1 April 2009
Foundation trust fifth anniversary
The new financial year, which began on 1 April 2009, heralds Moorfields' fifth anniversary as an NHS foundation trust. In April 2004, we were one of the first 10 trusts across England and Wales to achieve foundation trust status, a success that we will be celebrating over the coming months. 

12 March 2009
Moorfields raising awareness on World Glaucoma Day
Moorfields will be working alongside the RNIB and the International Glaucoma Association (IGA) to promote the second World Glaucoma Day, which takes place on 12 March 2009.

9 March 2009
Moorfields' partnership one of the first in the UK to become academic health science centre
UCL Partners, which includes Moorfields, was designated as one of the UK’s first academic health science centres by the Department of Health on Monday 9 March 2009. The partnership is one of just five bids that satisfied the rigorous selection process, demonstrating that it possesses excellence in research, education and patient care.

6 March 2009
Strong performance against national hygiene code
Moorfields is meeting the requirements of the national hygiene code in five of the six areas against which we were assessed during an unannounced visit by the Healthcare Commission in January 2009.

25 February 2009
Moorfields retinal imaging course 1 June - click here to register now
Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4LE

5 February 2009
Elections to the membership council 2009 update
Elections were held in January 2009 in several constituencies of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to choose governors to represent members on our membership council, with effect from April 2009. 

19 January 2009
Text reminder service 
From Monday 19 January 2009, new outpatients at Moorfields' main City Road hospital who provide us with a mobile phone number will receive a text reminder of their appointment.  We hope that this will reduce the number of patients who fail to attend for their appointments and enable us to manage clinic slots more efficiently. 

14 January 2009
Moorfields' A&E one of the best in London
The A&E department at Moorfields Eye Hospital has been rated as one of the best in London in a Healthcare Commission survey published on Wednesday 14 January 2009.

22 December 2008
Registration now open for annual ophthalmic nurses conference and exhibition - 30 January 2009
The Moorfields Eye Hospital ophthalmic nurses annual conference will take place on Friday 30 January.  The theme of this year’s conference, which is being run in collaboration with City University London, is ‘Ophthalmic Nursing: Improving the Patient Experience’ and will be chaired by chief operating and nursing officer, Mark Cubbon, who is also an honorary visiting professor with City University. 

18 December 2008
Retinal imaging course 2009
Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4LE

15 December 2008
Membership council elections update - statement of persons nominated
The following candidates have been elected without contest in the following constituencies; Malcolm Barrow public constituency of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, Bill Tidmas public constituency of North East London and Essex, Sol A. Parry public constituency of South East London and John Carmichael staff constituency - City Road.

8 December 2008
Innovative glaucoma test wins prestigious national award
An innovative computer-based technology to test for glaucoma developed by experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and City University London, was named as overall winner in the Medical Research Council translational research innovation award category of the 2008 Medical Futures competition on Tuesday 2 December.

9 September 2008
Patient experience tracker - using your views to improve our services
The patient experience tracker (PET) is an electronic patient feedback system that provides a straightforward and user-friendly way of capturing and analysing patient satisfaction with the care they receive at Moorfields. Initially designed for the retail and service sector, many NHS Trusts across England and Wales are using it to help develop and maintain their services.

7 August 2008
Europe's largest academic health science partnership created in London
Five of Britainʼs world renowned medical research centres and hospitals are coming together to create what will be Europeʼs leading health research powerhouse. The intention is to deliver real improvements in health for patients in London, and around the world.  Based in the capital, the new academic health science partnership – to be known as UCL Partners – will support over 3,500 scientists, senior researchers and consultants, with a combined annual turnover of around two billion.

7 August 2008
Moorfields joining Europe's largest academic health science partnership 
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its research partner the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology are pleased to be part of Europe’s largest academic health science partnership with UCL (University College London) and other partner hospitals, known as UCL Partners.

23 June 2008
New director of research and development 
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Peng Tee Khaw as its new director of research and development.  Professor Khaw will take up his new post in August 2008, succeeding Professor Roger Hitchings, who steps down in July. 

27 April 2008
World's first gene therapy for inherited blindness
UK researchers from the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital NIHR Biomedical Research Centre have announced results from the world’s first clinical trial to test a revolutionary gene therapy treatment for a type of inherited blindness. The results, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that the experimental treatment is safe and can improve sight. The findings are a landmark for gene therapy technology and could have a significant impact on future treatments for eye disease.

27 April 2008
Gene therapy trial patient information

Moorfields Annual Health Check report 2007/2008 
Moorfields has now published its Annual Health Check Report and can be found on the publications and resources internet page.

World's first gene therapy for inherited blindness
UK researchers from the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital NIHR Biomedical Research Centre have announced results from the world’s first clinical trial to test a revolutionary gene therapy treatment for a type of inherited blindness.

Patient Information for gene therapy announcement
Frequently asked questions

Moorfields welcomes Rudy Markham and John Pelly
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that during April, Rudy Markham and John Pelly commenced their respective roles of chairman and chief executive of the Trust.

First retinal implant operations carried out at Moorfields
As part of an international Phase I clinical study, Moorfields' surgeons carried out two successful operations to implant an artificial electronic retinal device into the eyes of two blind patients. This is the first time that such devices have been implanted in Britain.

Moorfields' pride in staff
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust announced today that the attitudes, skills and dedication of its staff towards patients and the Trust itself have helped it retain a place in two of the Top 100 Employers lists for this year.
9 April

National NHS Staff Survey results 2007
The results of the national survey of just under 156,000 NHS staff in England carried out by the Healthcare Commission were released today.
9 April

Annual Health Check update
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust implemented a range of positive measures following the Healthcare Commission’s annual health check report in October last year.
9 April

March 2008

RDCEC wins two more top awards
Two more awards for the RDCEC's inventive design. The first is recognition for its architecture from the Civic Trust Awards and the second for its unique exterior lighting at The Lighting Design Awards 2008.
20 March

Moorfields Motion Displacement Test in development to aid global glaucoma diagnoses
Detecting glaucoma during a standard sight test can be problematic. The new Moorfields Motion Displacement Test (MDT) is reaching the final stages of development thanks to resarch by Moorfields in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and City University London. The Moorfields MDT utilises a unique software programme to investigate the visual field (peripheral vision), one of three recommended assessments used in the diagnosis of glaucoma.
6 March 2008

1st World Glaucoma Day
This Thursday, 6 March, is the 1st World Glaucoma Day, designed to enhance global glaucoma awareness. Moorfields' response to World Glaucoma Day is tholding a glaucoma test session at The House of Commons to inform members of parliament (MPs) of the global challenge of glaucoma detection and the impact on their constituents. The event is being organised by the RNIB, steered by Moorfields and supported by the International Glaucoma Association (IGA).
5 March 2008

Healthcare for London: Consulting the Capital
Staff and public event on Thursday 6 March, 11 am -1 pm, Ground floor, Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road
On 30 November 2007, Islington PCT (with the other PCTs in London and Surrey PCT) launched a public consultation on the future of health services in London. Caroline Rowe, from Islington PCT, is inviting our staff and visitors to give their views when she visits Moorfields this Thursday between 11 am and 1 pm. You can also visit www.healthcareforlondon.nhs.uk or call freephone 0808 238 5430 for more details, to read the consultation document or to respond to the consultation.
4 March 2008

February 2008

Moorfields at Bedford is site for sore eyes
Although the latest outreach centre in Bedford opened its doors in October last year, the official handover was performed on 29th January by Bedford Hospital NHS Trust's CEO, Jean O’Callaghan and Moorfield’s Chairman, Sir Thomas Boyd Carpenter.
6 February 2008

Staff at Moorfields go bare below the elbows
From today all clinical and other staff that have contact with patients or use clinical areas, will have to ‘go bare’ from the elbows down as a new dress code comes into effect.
4 February 2008

City Road redevelopment
A wide-ranging review of the future of the Moorfields City Road site is underway to ensure that the Trust continues to provide the best possible services for patients.
4 February 2008

January 2008

Metro Games gold medallist presents cheque to Moorfields
Bronwyn Large, a 1,500m gold medallist in the 2007 Metro Games and a Friend of Moorfields, today presented a cheque to help further paediatric eye disease research.
31 January 2008

Agenda for Board of Directors meeting
Download the agenda for the public meeting of the Trust's Board of Directors, taking place on Thursday 31 January 2008.
28 January 2008

Clinical lectureships in ophthalmic translational research
The Moorfields Eye Hospital/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre is seeking to appoint two clinical lecturers to undertake translational biomedical research.
26 January 2008

Have your say on health services in London
Islington Primary Care Trust is holding a public event to discuss Healthcare for London’s consultation on the future of health services in the capital.
10 January 2008

Tell us your positive stories about Moorfields
Do you have a story to tell? Would you like to share your experiences of Moorfields with a wider audience?
9 January 2008

New chief executive for Moorfields
The new chief executive of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is to be John Pelly.
7 January 2008