Legal
Our legal cover is an integral part of our membership and tailor-made for you. We cover individual optometrists and dispensing opticians whether you’re employed, self-employed, an employer or a locum
Common legal FAQs
Our legal team deal with your most frequent queries
Dealing with complaints
Facing a complaint can be a distressing experience, here's how to deal with it
Defence
Our defence package protects your interests, reputation and right to practise
Driving and the DVLA
A guide to disclosing patient information to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
Employment law
We keep you up to date on the latest employment law, guidance and regulations
Trade union representation
Find out about union representation through AOP membership and should the AOP become a trade union?
Topical issues in employment law
Information about the latest issues and rulings impacting the optical sector - both employees and employers
Insurance
AOP insurance provides a range of cover including professional and vicarious liability
Vicarious liability insurance
Information and FAQs on our complimentary vicarious liability cover for optical business owning members
Lone working guidance
Guidance developed in conjunction with the Optical Confederation
Notification of a GOC investigation
How we support members during a GOC investigation
Patient confidentiality
When and why can you share patient records?
Who’s got your back? Support when you need it the most
The AOP is uniquely positioned to support and defend its members
Legal case studies
Find out how our in-house legal team has assisted members with legal advice and representation