AOP launches new GOS Compliance Toolkit for Scotland
The AOP has launched a new GOS Compliance Toolkit for Scotland, designed to ensure businesses have the correct policies and processes for their NHS compliance visits. The toolkit is free …
New research shows high levels of innovation across GOC registered businesses
The General Optical Council (GOC) has unveiled the results of its first survey carried out exclusively amongst its business registrants. The results show innovation is common across registered businesses and …
GOC appoints two new Council Associates
The General Optical Council (GOC) has appointed two new Council Associates, Rupa Patel and Desislava Pirkova, who will sit alongside existing Associates, Deepali Modha and Jamie Douglas. As Council Associates, …
GOC consults on draft strategy for 2025-30
The General Optical Council (GOC) has today launched a consultation on its draft strategy for 2025-30. This features new vision and mission statements to guide the GOC’s work over the …
Sight Loss Councils to launch in Scotland
Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) are groups led by blind and partially sighted volunteers using their lived experience to tackle local and national issues to progress accessibility, inclusivity and equality across …
Notice of Optometry Scotland AGM
The Optometry Scotland AGM will take place on 15th May 2024 from 1pm-2pm via Zoom. The AGM is open to all members, please contact the OS office on office(at)optometryscotland.org.uk …
Disclosure Scotland News
Disclosure Scotland plays an important role in the safeguarding landscape in Scotland. Our vetting service matches people to criminal records, helping organisations make safer recruitment decisions. They also manage the …
‘Casting an eye to the future: why early career engagement is fundamental to optometry recruitment’
‘Casting an eye to the future: why early career engagement is fundamental to optometry recruitment’ By Eilidh Thomson, vice chair of Optometry Scotland and professional services and IP optometrist at …
Optometry Scotland launches group to determine need for enhanced eye care services
We are pleased to announce that we have launched a short-life working group (SLWG) to investigate the need for investment in new technology to treat eye patients. The taskforce, funded …
Community Glaucoma Service Equality Impact Assessment Results
The results of the Equality Impact Assessment undertaken in relation to the Community Glaucoma Service, a new national NHS service supporting the discharge of lower risk glaucoma and treated ocular …