Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

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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Optometry Scotland calls for 3% increase
Optometry Scotland (OS) reports on its bid for a 3% increase on fees
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New Chair for Optometry Wales
Optometry Wales (OW) has announced the appointment of its new Chair, Sarah Schumm.
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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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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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News from the General Optical Council meeting
GOC 3rd Meeting held with various topics
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Professional Bodies Joint position on mandatory vaccinations
The College of Optometrists’ and ABDO’s joint position on mandatory vaccinations.
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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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Welsh Sight Test Fee rise confirmed
The Welsh Government has confirmed that the GOS sight test fee will increase to £21.71.
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OFNC update: Resumption of patient signatures on GOS forms
suspension of the requirement for patient signatures on GOS forms will end on 31 August 2021.
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