Category: College of Optometrists

February 12, 2025
The College of Optometrists responds to the Government’s Spending Review 2025
The College of Optometrists responds to the Government’s Spending Review 2025
The College of Optometrists has welcomed the extra funding promised for NHS England
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January 31, 2025
As the GOC consultation on Optical Business Regs has ended Bodies add comments
As the GOC consultation on Optical Business Regs has ended Bodies add comments
Comments from Optical Bodies on GOC Business Consultation
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December 4, 2024
College submits response to the government’s consultation on the NHS’s 10-Year Health Plan
College submits response to the government’s consultation on the NHS’s 10-Year Health Plan
Reducing the prevalence of eye conditions by 1% year could save the UK economy £3 billion by the end of the decade
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November 25, 2024
Joint declaration by Primary Eyecare Leaders backs NHS 3 key shifts
Joint declaration by Primary Eyecare Leaders backs NHS 3 key shifts
ABDO, The College of Optometrists and FODO strongly back the government’s three big shifts for the NHS in England:
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November 16, 2024
College welcomes over 500 new optometrists to the profession at the 2024 Diploma Ceremony
College welcomes over 500 new optometrists to the profession at the 2024 Diploma Ceremony
The event included the presentation of the College’s prestigious Research Excellence Awards.
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October 28, 2024
Government commissions research into headlight glare following College involvement in campaign
Government commissions research into headlight glare following College involvement in campaign
The project will run from October 2024 into the Spring of 2025.
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August 29, 2023
College consultation on Guidance for Professional Practice
College consultation on Guidance for Professional Practice
The consultation will close at 5pm on 4 October 2023. Learn more and participate
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August 29, 2023
Cochrane review – blue-light filtering lenses
Cochrane review – blue-light filtering lenses
Has this report re enforced the Colleges position on blue light?
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June 16, 2023
New Council Members for College
New Council Members for College
New Council members are: Hamza Mussa MCOptom, Ian White MCOptom
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