Kimberley Young
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Sarah Melzack, project manager of the AOP Peer Support Line, and Leah Boyle, OT ’s web content and social media executive discuss recent projects and how their teams have been supporting members
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OT and the AOP have produced a number of resources focused on supporting and upskilling the whole practice team
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The AOP’s Strategy for Optometry aims to highlight the key role optometry plays as part of the NHS and showcase where the profession can further relieve pressure on the health service
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Adam Sampson will join the Association of Optometrists from 14 June
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The programme includes seven CET-accredited sessions covering topics including myopia, intracranial tumours, dry eye and more
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A March meeting of the AOP Council raised key areas for the AOP to support practices and optometrists in the coming months
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While a number of previously raised concerns have been addressed in the new requirements, the AOP committed to monitoring developments, sharing that “This does not mean our concerns about the ESR have all been resolved”
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It is anticipated that most education providers would work towards admitting students to approved qualifications that meet the new standards from the 2023/24 or 2024/25 academic year
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The AOP has revised the structure of the Council from 2021, creating new opportunities to represent members. OT found out more
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With new national lockdowns announced, the AOP has shared its understanding that practices can remain open, prioritising emergency and essential care, but has emphasised the need to maintain “stringent measures”