Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

Optometry: delivering ‘A Healthier Wales’ 2021 to 2031
The Welsh Government has endorsed and published the Welsh Optometric Committee’s (WOC) plan, Optometry: Delivering a Healthier Wales 2021.
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Consultation on New Clinical Guideline for the Management of Angle-Closure Glaucoma
RCOphth) has produced a new draft clinical guideline on the management of Angle-Closure Glaucoma.
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CET claims window closes soon for England
This is a reminder that the 2021 CET claims window will close at midnight on 31 October.
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AOP launches new resources for World Menopause Day
Hot flushes are the one symptom that everyone talks about, but the effects of the menopause are wide ranging
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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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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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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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