Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

News from the General Optical Council
GOC Remuneration Committee recommended no general increase to member fees for the coming year.
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Delay in GOS fees announcement and early warning of inflation only increases
The recent news that NHS England will be merged into DHSC has undoubtedly further delayed NHS England’s reply on increases in GOS fee
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Councillors celebrate their role on AOP Council as new appointments open
Applications for six designated positions on the Association of Optometrists (AOP) Council are open until 11 April.
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GOC erases Portland based optometrist from register
GOC, has decided to erase an optometrist based in Portland, from its register.
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AOP welcomes report calling for greater use of High Street optometry to cut eye care backlog
There are over 1,000 patients who are currently waiting for specialist eye care appointments in England.
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NHS England Abolition risks structural shift over meaningful change, expert warns
True change comes from understanding every aspect of the system
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Bodies to the announcement that NHS England will be abolished
Crucially, this reform must deliver on Lord Darzi’s call for a rebalancing of investment from secondary to primary care
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GOC suspends Barnet based dispensing optician from register
The GOC has decided to suspend a dispensing optician based in Barnet, from its register for twelve months.
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GOC suspends Milton Keynes based optometrist from register
GOC has decided to suspend a dispensing optician based in Milton Keynes, from its register for 12 months.
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AOP responds to Amanda Pritchard resignation & Breaking NHS News
Amanda Pritchard and Prof. Sir Stephen Powis to step down
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