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Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

October 15, 2021
Free PPE to the health and care sector (England) could it end by next March?

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided primary eye care providers with the option of free PPE via its online portal since late last year.

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October 13, 2021
GOC erases Leeds based student dispensing optician

The General Optical Council (GOC), the UK regulator for optometrists and dispensing opticians, has decided to erase a student dispensing optician based in Leeds, from its register.

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October 11, 2021
NHS England – Afghan relocation and resettlement schemes

NHS England has published additional guidance for optometry practices on the Afghan relocation and resettlement schemes.

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October 11, 2021
Optometry Scotland calls for 3% increase

Optometry Scotland (OS) reports on its bid for a 3% increase on fees

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September 24, 2021
New Chair for Optometry Wales

Optometry Wales (OW) has announced the appointment of its new Chair, Sarah Schumm.

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September 22, 2021
Wales – Statement on primary eye care services

Eluned Morgan, the Minister for Health and Social Services, made a statement in the Senedd this week on the ‘The Future Approach for Optometry Services in Wales’

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September 20, 2021
GOC launches consultation on new requirements for Contact Lens Opticians

The General Optical Council (GOC) has today launched a consultation on proposals to update its requirements, that underpin the approval of qualifications for specialist entry to the GOC register as a contact lens optician.

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September 18, 2021
News from the General Optical Council meeting

GOC 3rd Meeting held with various topics

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September 13, 2021
Professional Bodies Joint position on mandatory vaccinations

The College of Optometrists’ and ABDO’s joint position on mandatory vaccinations.

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September 9, 2021
AOP Locum logbook now available online

AOP Locum logbook is now available for all UK pre-reg and practising AOP locum members to access from today

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