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GOC's call for evidence on the Opticians Act

Our response on maintaining consistently high standards of patient safety and care as well as the definitions contained within the current legislation and guidance

Our five-year strategy 2022-2026

Our pathway to secure the present and shape the future of optometry for the benefit of our members and the people they serve

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Topical employment law issues

Our employment law team has issued updates for members on the current law relating to the National Minimum and Living Wage, and on requirements relating to holiday pay and notice

CET grant claims guidance window for England

The CET claims window for England is now open until 31 October 2022

Upcoming events See all View all Upcoming events

07

Online discussion workshop for locums
- 07 September 2022
15

Online peer review for independent practitioners
- 15 September 2022
20

Online peer review for general optometrists
- 20 September 2022

OT CPD See all View all OT CPD

The emergency assessment and management of chemical injuries to the cornea
- CPD points: 1
- Closes: 02 Sep 2022
Scleral lens fitting: where should we start?
- CPD points: 1
- Closes: 02 Sep 2022
A day with the orthoptist in urgent care
- CPD points: 1
- Closes: 02 Sep 2022
Cataract surgery: discussing refractive outcomes with patients
- CPD points: 1
- Closes: 02 Sep 2022

Bespoke tools See all View all Bespoke tools

AOP locum logbook
- The AOP locum logbook is available for all UK pre-reg and practising locum members
Pre-reg register
- Student and pre-reg members can use our free Pre-reg register to list their availability for a pre-reg placement, for employer members looking for pre-regs to search
GOS audit tool
- A secure online tool designed to help AOP member GOS contractors in England who are the subject of a GOS reclaim