Spotlight on RNIB’s Eye Care Liaison Service (ECLO)
RNIB launched their community pathway into their ECLO Service for patients affected by sight loss and their family and friends in January 2022. This development arose because many people with …
Scots NHS worker’s life saved
An NHS worker’s first trip to the opticians in over 40 years stopped him from suffering a fatal stroke – after optometrists realised he needed urgent medical attention. Read the full story …
Obituary to Peter Beaton
It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of our colleague, Peter Beaton. Peter was a dedicated ophthalmic partner for over 30 years, who began his Specsavers career …
New research shows high levels of public satisfaction
The General Optical Council (GOC) has published its 2023 public perceptions research, which seeks to understand the public’s views and practical experiences of using eyecare services The results show that …
GOS Voucher Values to increase in Scotland
It was announced in April that changes to legislation for NHS optical vouchers in Scotland will increase NHS optical voucher values from 1 June 2023. If you are an OS …
FODO launches Principles and priorities
It builds on the solid foundations of primary eye care in the UK, one of the world’s most advanced eye care services, but calls for more to be done to …
20 20 Opticians Expands Further into Ayrshire
Scotland’s largest privately-owned optician and hearing care provider has added Ayrshire practices to its growing portfolio. Duncan and Todd Group, which owns the 20 20 Opticians chain, has acquired Opticare …
Specsavers Kilmarnock MSP Visit April 2023
OS Members Specsavers Kilmarnock were delighted to welcome Alan Brown MSP to the branch as part of a constituency visit. Martin O’Neill, Director of the branch said “It was fantastic …
Launch of NHS Community Glaucoma Service
Treatment offered closer to patient’s home. Thousands of patients will be cared for at their local community optometry practice rather than in the hospital as part of a new NHS …
Optometry Scotland Eyes on 2023
The year 2022 proved to be a hugely pivotal moment for Optometry Scotland (OS). With the country returning to a sense of normality after two years of disruption to care services, last …