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GOC approves SPOKE Project 5 output

28 June 2024 | GOC, ABDO, Optometry, opticians, optometrist

The General Optical Council (GOC) has approved the fifth output of the Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE). The output is now available to download from the College of Optometrists website.

SPOKE launches Indicative Guidance for contact lens opticians and independent prescribers

20 February 2024 | GOC, ABDO, Optometrist, education

The Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE) has published two new Indicative Guidance documents.

SPOKE launches Project Four Supervision Guidance

31 January 2024 | optometry, optometrist, guidance, GOC, AHP, allied health professions

The Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE) has published the output of its fourth project.

New CPD arrangements for specialty registrants welcomed by the AOP

14 December 2023 | GOC, optometry, optometrist, General Optical Council, specialty, ian beasley, Optometry Today, optician

The GOC has confirmed changes to the CPD scheme which enables contact lens opticians and optometrists with prescribing rights the opportunity to gain self-directed specialty points.

AOP responds to new findings on bullying, harassment and discrimination in optics

13 November 2023 | 100% Respect, GOC, General Optical Council, Association of Optometrists, AOP

The AOP endorses a commitment to more inclusive work environments for members – highlighting resources that tackle bullying and discrimination at work.

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Chief optometric advisor letter to optometry sector: update on undergraduate optometry degree reforms

11 October 2023 | Janet Pooley, optometry, optometrist, GOC, NHS, NES, Scottish Government

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.

ABDO responds to the GOC contact lens consultation

17 September 2023 | ABDO, GOC, contact lens, Max Halford

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) welcomes the General Optical Council (GOC) consultation on the definition of contact lens aftercare and verification of contact lens specifications.

AOP responds to GOC consultation on contact lens care

7 September 2023 | contact lens, AOP, GOC, aftercare

The regulator is reviewing the process for verifying contact lens specifications and the definition of patient aftercare.

High levels of public trust in optometry supports extended services closer to home, says AOP

14 June 2023 | optometry, AOP, GOC

New research published by the General Optical Council (GOC) last week shows high levels of confidence in optical practitioners.

ABDO responds to GOC research

14 June 2023 | GOC, ABDO, eyecare services

New research published by the General Optical Council (GOC) shows an increase in public satisfaction in eyecare services.

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