Curated articles relevant to community optometry in Scotland
Dedicated online hub to improve professional confidence in AI-supported care The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has announced the launch of a new AI and Technology resource hub, designed to support …
GOC launches 2026 Workforce and Perceptions Survey The General Optical Council (GOC) has announced the launch of its Workforce and Perceptions Survey to learn more about registrants’ work experiences, including …
The below updates have been issued by NES today, added here for our members information. Mandatory Training 2026 A Realistic Approach to Community EyecareDeadline: 31st December 2026 A reminder that …
The College of Optometrists (the College) has launched its ‘Manifesto for Scotland’, setting out key priorities for strengthening community eye care and preventing avoidable sight loss ahead of the next …
The AOP have announced they are an official supporter of the Health Equals campaign The Association of Optometrists (AOP) today announced they are the first voice in eye care, to …
Ofsted has praised ABDO College for its apprenticeship provision in the recent new provider inspection. It recognised progress made across all key areas, highlighting the College’s strong leadership, high‑quality curriculum …
Please find attached a copy of our 2024/25 report on the General Optical Council, which we published on our website yesterday. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you …
Improving glaucoma referrals in Scotland: developing a national data set for referral from community optometry to the Hospital Eye Service (HES) is now published. We welcome the publication of this …
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) announce they welcome two new regional leads for the North of England. Lynda Matthias FBDO has been a dispensing optician for 20 years and …
We are aware of the an issue with the eOphthalmic Web Form (OWF) affecting a small number of practices with the submission of claims. Please note that we are working to resolve this …
