Press releases

Applications are now open for the Northern Ireland designated position alongside six others for the AOP’s Council

The Hospital Optometrists Committee elections will be held in April 2025

85% of patients waiting for NHS specialist eye care back better use of community eye care to tackle long wait times, Healthwatch data shows

AOP Councillors are encouraging peers to apply for designated posts ahead of the closing date on 11 April

AOP welcomes an opportunity for a “serious reset” of the health fundamentals in England and to deliver on the Government’s priorities for the NHS including eye care

The AOP responds to the latest findings by the Professional Standards Authority

The AOP delivered hundreds of hours in CPD with almost 120 accredited sessions available to delegates from 1-3 March

AOP calls for NHS England leadership to embrace the Government’s three big shifts for healthcare, putting primary care at the centre

The AOP welcomes the additional funding of £3.9 million in Wales, securing the delivery of more clinical work in primary care optometry services

Eligible members invited to apply across six designated positions