Optometry Scotland (OS), the representative body for optical professionals, has welcomed Asda Opticians to its network, adding 17 branches to Optometry Scotland’s portfolio. The addition…
The General Optical Council (GOC) has approved the third specialist qualifications output of the Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE), entitled Enhancing the…
OS have written a letter to the Health, Social Care and Sports Committee. This letter highlights the collective concerns regarding the impact of the Employers’…
Investing in eye care services could bring £98m net benefits for the NHS per year, new findings show
Investment directed into primary eye care has the potential to deliver £98m1 in net benefits for the NHS and help the government fulfil its objectives…
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) seeks members’ views on the General Optical Council’s (GOC) consultation on its new model for business regulation. The GOC asserts…
Optometry Scotland is committed to representing our members’ interests, especially when facing new challenges like the recent increase in Employers’ National Insurance contributions. We recognise…
We recently sent a letter to Cabinet Secretary, Shona Robison regarding Employer NI contributions for primary care providers in Scotland. Shona Robison MSP Cabinet Secretary…
Dear Members, We hope this message finds you well. Following the announcement of the recent Scottish budget, we would like to share our initial reflections and…
The General Optical Council (GOC) is consulting on a new model of business regulation that would extend regulation to all businesses providing specified restricted functions.On…