has the NHS encountered the need to implement such widespread, safe restructuring of its workforce [6] .
The local unit of the authors of this article has begun a staged process, with the most junior trainees being redeployed to acute wards as part of a mega SHO rota between ENT, Maxillofacial and Neurosurgery. In preparation for what seems like the inevitable, senior registrars and consultants have started a process of staged shadowing and simulation training, in order to prepare for the time when they are required in these different hospital environments. Whilst this is occurring, the ophthalmic service is operating at around 20% with emergency eye care provision still paramount.
The redeployment of Ophthalmology doctors gives rise to many questions. As doctors, what level of basic medical knowledge and skills should we retain throughout our training? Should all levels of Ophthalmology doctors be redeployed? How will we cope with the unfamiliar working patterns, unknown teams and new bosses, especially given the current climate of crisis?
The key messages from the General Medical Council [7] , the four Statutory Education Bodies [8] and Academy of Medical Royal Colleges [9] are consistent; advice must always be sought when working in an unfamiliar environment, work within your competence, and most importantly, remember no one is alone in this new journey of redeployment and that everyone has the same anxieties and concerns [10] .
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