The General Optical Council (GOC) has launched its consultation on revised Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Standards for Optical Students and Standards for Optical Businesses. The new …
The General Optical Council is looking to appoint its third cohort of Council Associates, at least one of whom must be a dispensing optician. The two 2024 appointees will be …
The General Optical Council is recruiting for one or more Independent Panel Members who will support the recruitment of members who serve on our Council, Committees and some panels and …
The Blue Light Card discount scheme is now open to all GOC registrants and provides access to savings at over 13,000 retailers. Find out more information and register for the …
A groundbreaking new survey being undertaken by the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking views to help to tackle racism in Scotland’s health and social care sector. …
The National Ophthalmic Workforce (NOW) Review report has been published providing a picture of picture of the patient-facing ophthalmic workforce delivering services across primary and secondary care in Scotland. Julie …
Road Safety Scotland and The Scottish Government has launched a new Fitness to Drive campaign to inform the public about the links between health and driving and encourage drivers aged …
As part of The National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018, there is an annual requirement for all Optometrists and OMPs working under GOS in Scotland to …
Optometry Scotland is pleased to present our strategy for 2024 through 2027, which sets out how we intend to continue to advance world-class eye care in Scotland. While there is …
We will be closed for the holidays on 25th and 26th December 2023, and 1st and 2nd January 2024. We will be open on Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday …
