Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

June 2, 2026
Advancing paediatric vision care report welcomed
Advancing paediatric vision care report welcomed
Expert dispensing opticians, as part of multi-disciplinary teams in community practices,
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June 1, 2026
Brenda Rennie appointed as new ABDO president
Brenda Rennie appointed as new ABDO president
Brenda also represents ABDO at a national level, sitting on Optometry Scotland’s Board
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May 28, 2026
New student and early career positions with AOP
New student and early career positions with AOP
Each role carries a one year term,
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May 18, 2026
AOP welcomes James Murray as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
AOP welcomes James Murray as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
He has an opportunity to build a more joined-up and resilient health and care system
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May 18, 2026
GOC sanctions four registrants following misconduct findings
GOC sanctions four registrants following misconduct findings
GOC erases an Optometrist and Dispensing Optician based in London and suspend 2 others linked to the case
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May 13, 2026
New members appointed to AOP Council
New members appointed to AOP Council
Their roles will start at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June.
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May 12, 2026
OFNC seeks urgent engagement with the profession
OFNC seeks urgent engagement with the profession
LOCSU support committee to work with OFNC
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May 12, 2026
GOC erases Wrexham-based optometrist from register
GOC erases Wrexham-based optometrist from register
GOC has decided to erase an optometrist based in Wrexham, from its register.
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May 12, 2026
AOP unveils Five-Year Strategy to deliver “visionary change”
AOP unveils Five-Year Strategy to deliver “visionary change”
AOP introduce their strategy for 2026–2030
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May 2, 2026
GOC suspends Manchester-based optometrist from register
GOC suspends Manchester-based optometrist from register
GOC, has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Manchester, from its register for six months.
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