PCA(O)2026(05) Now Available
Optometry Scotland would like to let our members know that the Scottish Government has issued a new PCA(O)2026(04). The PCA includes: The circular provides an update relevant to community optometry …
ABDO Update: Optical sector bodies unite on key principles for GOC registrant fee review
Leading optical sector organisations highlight strong alignment in response to GOC consultation on registrant fees Three leading optical sector organisations have written jointly to the General Optical Council (GOC) to …
AOP calls for proportionate and evidence-based fee reforms in GOC consultation
Consultation submission highlights financial pressures and calls for transparency in setting fees for registrants The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has submitted a response to the General Optical Council’s (GOC) consultation …
Glaucoma UK National Patient Voices Survey
Optometry Scotland is encouraging members to help share Glaucoma UK’s National Patient Voices Survey, the largest survey of people living with glaucoma ever undertaken in the UK. The survey is …
AOP welcomes appointment of Yvette Cooper as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
AOP urges the new Health Secretary to work with the optometry sector to deliver planned NHS reforms by “unlocking the potential” of community-led eye care services Responding to the appointment …
GOC publishes updated Hearings and Indicative Sanctions guidance
GOC publishes updated Hearings and Indicative Sanctions guidance The GOC has published updated Hearings and Indicative Sanctions guidance, which improves clarity for Fitness to Practise Committees (FtPCs) when considering applying …
Eilidh Quoted in New Report
Optometry Scotland Chair Eilidh Thomson has contributed to a new report examining pressures on eye care services and the importance of integrated pathways that make effective use of community optometry. …
General Optical Council consults on testing of sight and delegation
General Optical Council consults on testing of sight and delegation The General Optical Council (GOC) is today launching a consultation on a draft updated statement on the testing of sight …
Optometry Today shortlisted for Memcom Awards
Optometry Today recognised for excellence in editorial, design and innovation Optometry Today, the journal of the Association of Optometrists (AOP), has been shortlisted in the Best Magazine (circulation under 20k) …
June paid July 2026 eSchedule reports are now available
Optometry Scotland is sharing the following update issued by NSS PSD Ophthalmic for members’ information. Members are encouraged to review the update carefully and ensure any relevant information is shared …