Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

Important: Changes to ordering lateral flow tests in England
NHS England has advised that from Monday 5 July 2021, all orders for lateral flow testing kits for primary care staff should be placed through GOV.UK instead of the PCSE site
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GOC publishes consultations on service of statutory notices by email, remote hearings and indicative sanctions
The General Optical Council (GOC) has today launched three consultations on:
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GOS Signatures are back shortly
So, from 1 July, patients will need to sign forms unless the Department of Health and Social Care notifies
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GOC shares findings from therapeutic prescribing literature review
literature review on optometrist therapeutic prescribing (OTP)
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Fee uplift for Welsh Optometrists providing for Wales Eye Care Services 2021-22
An agreement with Optometry Wales has been reached on the payment uplift
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AOP sets out a vision for the future of optometry
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) is launching its Strategy for Optometry
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New procurement guidance – England
public bodies to consider “the wider benefits of spending public money” as part of any procurement process.
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Use of Chloramphenicol POM in paediatric populations
The College’s position on the use of Chloramphenicol POM in paediatric populations
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Irish Optometrists call for new Contract for Public eye-care
Irish Optometrists have called for a new contract with the HSE to provide enhanced public eye-care
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GOC publishes response to COVID-19 statements consultation
The General Optical Council (GOC) has published its response to its COVID-19 statements consultation
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