Optometry Today (OT) has launched a CPD Survival pack, in collaboration with the Association of Optometrists (AOP), and in partnership with CooperVision. The pack has been designed to provide practitioners with …
The General Optical Council (GOC) has published the results of its Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey 2024, which found that optical professionals are continuing to face challenging working conditions which …
The General Optical Council (GOC) has today announced Kathryn Foreman as a new lay Council member, beginning on 1 October. She was appointed by the Privy Council, and will succeed …
It’s back-to-school season and parents and children alike are busy preparing for the new academic year. But with the excitement of new school supplies and fresh uniforms, one crucial check …
Arthur McHugh, West of Scotland:Having been a member of Optometry Scotland for around 18 years, Arthur is well versed in the power of good that the membership body does, he …
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) announce the appointment of Dr Peter Hampson as Clinical and Policy Director. Dr Hampson will work with the AOP’s Chief Executive, Board and Council to …
The General Optical Council (GOC) has noted that Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) will be the first to deliver an integrated optometry and independent prescribing qualification under the GOC’s new education …
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The General Optical Council (GOC) has approved recruitment for the first dispensing optics apprenticeship, to be delivered by the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). ABDO can now begin recruiting …
The General Optical Council (GOC) has published its 2024 public perceptions research, which seeks to understand the public’s views and experiences of using eye care services. This year’s results show that …
