Glaucoma UK National Patient Voices Survey
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 welcomes appointment of Yvette Cooper as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
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
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 …
Eilidh Quoted in New Report
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
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 shortlisted for Memcom Awards
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) …
June paid July 2026 eSchedule reports are now available
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 …
OS Blog: Celebrating 20 Years of General Ophthalmic Services, 20 Ways to Get Involved (GOS 20)
This year marks an important milestone for community optometry in Scotland as we celebrate 20 years of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS). Since 2006, GOS has transformed the delivery of eye …
AOP announce new practice team training modules to develop skills and confidence
Latest modules build on OT’s training suite to support across the practice team Optometry Today (OT), in partnership with the Association of Optometrists (AOP) and the Vision team at Johnson …
ABDO announces new partnership with University of Plymouth to deliver Level 6 dispensing optician apprenticeship
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is delighted to announce a new partnership with the University of Plymouth, which will deliver the ABDO Level 6 dispensing optician apprenticeship from …