Optometry Scotland supports the Foundation Training Year (FTY) and welcomes confirmation that supervised GOS eye examinations will attract 100% of the applicable fee. However, practices …
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 …
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 …
Optometry Scotland would like to let our members know that the Scottish Government has issued a new PCA(O)2026(06). The PCA includes: The circular provides an …
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 …
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 …
Optometry Scotland would like to congratulate our Independent South & East Representative, Jonathan Jennett, on passing his Independent Prescribing (IP) exam. Jonathan has consistently demonstrated …
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, …
This year marks 20 years since the introduction of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) in Scotland. Since 2006, community optometry has continued to evolve, supporting more …