Curated articles relevant to community optometry in Scotland
National guidance for NHS staff on speaking up in NHS Scotland Over the last year, the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) and Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) have been working together …
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 …
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 …
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 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 The GOC has published updated Hearings and Indicative Sanctions guidance, which improves clarity for Fitness to Practise Committees (FtPCs) when considering applying …
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 The General Optical Council (GOC) is today launching a consultation on a draft updated statement on the testing of sight …
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) …
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 …
