Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing
Minister signals intent to increase GOS fee by 3% in Scotland
Scottish Government will make an offer to Optometry Scotland (OS) of a 3%
Read More..GOS will remain a national service after Health and Care Bill
General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) in England will remain a national demand-led service under a nationally agreed GOS contract and nationally negotiated fees and grants,
Read More..GOC appears to be freezing its fees
Opchat News has heard that the GOC will be freezing its fees for 2022
Read More..GOC Council approves updated requirements for independent prescribing categories
GOC has approved updated education and training requirements for GOC-approved qualifications
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The General Optical Council launches new website
a new website (www.optical.org) to transform the experience of visitors launched by GOC
Read More..FODO annual report and AGM
FODO published its 2020 annual report at its AGM on 16 November
Read More..Covid vaccination as a condition of deployment for frontline health and social care workers in England
The DHSC has confirmed that health and social care providers in England will be required to ensure workers are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no later than 1 April 2022.
Read More..AOP responds to optometry apprenticeship submission to IFATE
Proposal for optometry apprenticeship pathway submitted by trailblazer group without consulting sector bodies
Read More..AOP welcomes new GOC guidance for registrants on raising concerns
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) welcomes new guidance published by the General Optical Council (GOC) for registrants who find themselves needing to speak up when patient or public safety may be at risk.
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GOC appoints Leonie Milliner as new Chief Executive and Registrar
GOC has appointed Leonie Milliner as its new Chief Executive (CEO) and Registrar
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