Coronavirus updates
Read our latest advice and guidance on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice
AOP advice, updated 30 March 2020
Common questions about coronavirus
Information for members about Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Updated 27 March 2020
Common employment questions related to coronavirus
Information for members from the AOP employment team. Updated 30 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): when to provide a sight test
Advice to members about providing sight tests during the coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus update for domiciliary and mobile services
Statement from the Optical Confederation's Domicilary Eyecare Committee in response to coronavirus outbreak
OFNC - optical practices essential opening arrangements
Joint statement from the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC), Optometry Scotland, Optometry Wales and Optometry Northern Ireland
Common locum questions relating to coronavirus
This FAQ aims to deal with some of the concerns that will be troubling our locum members in particular, although some will be relevant to all members. Updated 31 March 2020
Coronavirus: guidance for employers on furlough leave
Advice note on the furlough scheme for guidance only. Updated 3 April 2020
AOP COVID19 webinars
During the COVID-19 crisis we will be running regular webinars to keep members up to date on issues relating to COVID-19, and to answer your key questions
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