Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

Scottish Government offers 6% uplift to primary eye care
OS will now consult the sector on the proposal.
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Guidance for navigating ethical challenges in optics
The guidance includes a suite of webpages detailing scenarios
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High Street optometry poised to take pressure off GPs as doctors warn of ‘dangerously high workloads’
Our data shows that millions of GP appointments are taken up with eye health complaints
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GOC News from Council – 24 and 25 September 2024
Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Standards for Optical Students, and Standards for Optical Businesses,
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ABDO announce new board members
The new Board members will take up their roles at the next Board meeting on Thursday 7 November 2024
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GOC erases Falkirk based dispensing optician from register
The General Optical Council , has decided to erase a dispensing optician based in Falkirk, from its register.
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OFNC GOS Survey 2024
The information we gather will have a direct impact on our next submission to NHS England
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GOC research reveals ongoing workplace challenges impacting patient care
Overall job satisfaction dipped from 62% in 2023 to 58% this year, and dissatisfaction levels increased from 20% in 2023 to 25%.
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3 days ago “The Times” informed the public on BP tests at “Opticians”
Blood pressure checks at dentist and optometry appointments to find people at hidden risk
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