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Updated Guidance for Professional Practice published by College of Optometrists
The College of Optometrists has today (11 December) published updated Guidance for Professional Practice for optometrists, including new sections.
New sculpture unveiled at ABDO College
A new sculpture was unveiled at ABDO College this week.
DVSA misses opportunity to improve sight standards for motorists, warns AOP
The Association of Optometrists welcomes the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s latest plans to review how sight tests are administered but urges the implementation of fail-safe visual assessment methods.
College of Optometrists joins RNIB and colleagues from across the profession to launch the Eye Care Support Pathway
The College of Optometrists has joined the RNIB and senior leaders from the NHS, social care and the charity sectors, to unveil a new UK-wide Eye Care Support Pathway.
AOP calls for ‘bold thinking’ in response to DHSC request for new minor and urgent eyecare service
The development of a standard specification for ICBs is welcome but ambition for a national approach ‘should not be sacrificed’.
College of Optometrists recognises outstanding contributions to the profession with Life and Honorary Fellowships
The College of Optometrists has awarded three new Life Fellowships and two new Honorary Fellowships to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession or to the College.
AOP champions member voices in new benefits video
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) produces a new member focused video to showcase the support the AOP provides through members’ careers.
Requirements guidance issued as optometry contract for Wales comes into force
Optometry Wales outlines new rules for practitioners practising in Wales.
Chief optometric advisor letter to optometry sector: update on undergraduate optometry degree reforms
Dr Janey Pooley, Chief Optometric Advisor to the Scottish Government, releases an update on progress of the reforms to the undergraduate optometry degree model in Scotland.
Views invited on the future Special Schools Eye Care Service
NHS England are consulting on the current model of the Special Schools Eye Care service that is live in 83 schools across England.
Early bird bookings are open for Optometry Tomorrow 2024 – now incorporating BCLA Focus
Taking place from 28-29 April 2024, at the Telford International Centre, the flagship conference of The College of Optometrists now incorporates the biennial UK conference of the British Contact Lens Association.
Primary care optometry poised to help demand on GPs
The 2023 GP Patient Survey (GPPS) published last week shows a decline in the number of patients reporting a good overall experience with their GP practice.
