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Foundation Training Year (FTY) OS Position and Advice to Practices
Optometry Scotland (OS) supports the Foundation Training Year (FTY) and wants to see a model that delivers high-quality training while being financially and operationally viable for practices across Scotland. The …
Optometry Scotland AGM 2026
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Optometry Wales New Wellbeing Resource
Optometry Wales has supported the launch of a new wellbeing resource for people working and studying across UK optometry. The Person Behind the Role: Well-being and purpose in Optometry, written …
GOC Optical professionals cautiously optimistic about AI but raise concerns about errors and accountability, GOC survey finds
Optical professionals cautiously optimistic about AI but raise concerns about errors and accountability, GOC survey finds New findings from the General Optical Council’s (GOC) 2026 registrant workforce and perceptions survey …
AOP appoints new Councillors to advance student and early career representation
Updated Council roles support improved representation across the profession The Association of Optometrists (AOP) welcomes four new Councillors to represent Optometrist in training (OIT) and Newly-qualified optometrist (NQ) members, as …
Updated Transmission-Based Precautions Guidance
Scottish Government have provided updated Transmission-Based Precautions (TBPs) guidance. You can access the full updated document here. Alternatively, Scottish Government have also provided the links below which summarise the changes …
OS Independent Representatives All IP Qualified
Optometry Scotland would like to congratulate our Independent South & East Representative, Jonathan Jennett, on passing his Independent Prescribing (IP) exam. Jonathan has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to patient …
Workplace Wellbeing Research
Help shape the future of workplace wellbeing in UK optometry International studies consistently highlight burnout challenges across the global optometry workforce. Here in the UK, the latest GOC Registrant Workforce …