Category: FODO

September 2, 2026
New FODO strategy published
New FODO strategy published
In three distinct, high-level policy priorities, FODO says it will:
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September 2, 2026
ECP’s encouraged to refresh paediatric knowledge
ECP’s encouraged to refresh paediatric knowledge
The campaign will encourage parents and carers to make eye tests a part of their children’s regular healthcare
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July 27, 2026
FODO continues to horizon-scan for opportunities and risks on professions behalf
FODO continues to horizon-scan for opportunities and risks on professions behalf
Government faces significant economic and political headwinds
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July 27, 2026
Optical sector bodies unite on key principles for GOC registrant fee review
Optical sector bodies unite on key principles for GOC registrant fee review
We look forward to continuing to work constructively with the GOC
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July 14, 2026
FODO charity opens Leicester optometry school
FODO charity opens Leicester optometry school
Cutting the ribbon at the ceremony yesterday was David Hewlett
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October 30, 2025
The College’s response to the publication of the NHS’s Medium Term Planning Framework for England
The College’s response to the publication of the NHS’s Medium Term Planning Framework for England
College encourages ICBs to include enhanced primary eye care pathways
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October 10, 2025
So far on World Sight Day , Oct 9th
So far on World Sight Day , Oct 9th
BBC told that primary care optometrists should be the first port of call for eyes,
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August 19, 2025
FODO responds to NHS England plans to cut tariffs
FODO responds to NHS England plans to cut tariffs
The FODO response recognises that tariff cuts might go ahead despite consultation feedback
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July 10, 2025
The Ten Year NHS Plan a view from FODO
The Ten Year NHS Plan a view from FODO
The government has set out one of the most ambitious strategies to transform one of our most complex institutions.
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