Category: General News

June 17, 2026
College awards President’s Research Medal to Doctor David Elliott FCOptom
College awards President’s Research Medal to Doctor David Elliott FCOptom
Dave Elliott is a great example of a true scientist.
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June 16, 2026
Specsavers backs call for government action on youth unemployment
Specsavers backs call for government action on youth unemployment
The business leaders say they share his ambition to reduce youth unemployment and expand opportunity.
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June 16, 2026
Carers Week 2026 –
Carers Week 2026 –
Eligible patients can receive an NHS-funded eye test in their own home,
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June 9, 2026
Obituary – Simon Bartley OBE
Obituary – Simon Bartley OBE
Simon gave distinguished service to the City of London livery movement
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June 9, 2026
OFNC further statement on ERS and GIRFT
OFNC further statement on ERS and GIRFT
Governenment policy fails to provide the proper financial underpinning for practices
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June 8, 2026
OBITUARY – Professor Mohammed (Mo) Jalie DSc, SMSA, FBDO (Hons), Hon FCGI, Hon FCOptom, MCMI
OBITUARY – Professor Mohammed (Mo) Jalie DSc, SMSA, FBDO (Hons), Hon FCGI, Hon FCOptom, MCMI
He was admired and loved by all he knew him.
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June 8, 2026
Specsavers directors share why volunteering matters during Volunteers’ Week 2026
Specsavers directors share why volunteering matters during Volunteers’ Week 2026
Specsavers recognises the difference volunteers make every day and to highlight the role professional skills can play
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June 3, 2026
There’s still time to book for either or both days at Optometry Tomorrow
There’s still time to book for either or both days at Optometry Tomorrow
The UK’s biggest event dedicated to eye care clinicians.
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June 3, 2026
Streatham dispensing director supports 15-mile Royal Marsden fundraiser
Streatham dispensing director supports 15-mile Royal Marsden fundraiser
Since it started in 2011, this flagship annual fundraising event has raised over £21 million
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June 1, 2026
SeeAbility achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title
SeeAbility achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title
800 people were needed to achieve the world record.
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