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Research finds wearing glasses may reduce chances of catching COVID-19

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Louis Stone Optical introduces anti-fogging Volk ClearPods

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Moorfields Eye Hospital chief executive to take up UCL role

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“The idea started as an emotional reaction to seeing the waste”

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    NHS Scotland’s COVID-19 bonus portal opens for claims

    A maximum £500 bonus is being offered to primary care workers in Scotland, with a deadline for claims of 21 February 2021

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    • Pulished 09 Feb 2021
    • by Kimberley Young
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    Optical bodies share guidance on COVID-19 vaccination roll-out

    Optical associations have shared updates on the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination plan for patient-facing practice staff

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    • Pulished 15 Jan 2021
    • by Kimberley Young
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    A new year starts in lockdown

    With lockdown restrictions now in place across the United Kingdom amidst rising coronavirus cases, OT  asks: how are you feeling about the restrictions?

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    • Pulished 07 Jan 2021
    • by Kimberley Young
    Practice management Practice owners Locums Primary care Coronavirus
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    Optometrist survey reveals shifting workplace priorities following COVID-19

    A survey carried out by Talentshed revealed that over half of respondents had seen a change in their employment status due to the pandemic

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    • Pulished 02 Nov 2020
    • by Kimberley Young
    High Street HR Locums Coronavirus
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    HMRC shares reminder to register for self-assessment

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is calling for customers to register for self-assessment by the 5 October deadline

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    • Pulished 28 Sep 2020
    • by Kimberley Young
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    Chancellor announces new raft of COVID support measures

    The Winter Economy Plan includes a new ‘Job Support Scheme’ for employees returning on reduced hours, and an extension to loan scheme repayments

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    • Pulished 24 Sep 2020
    • by Kimberley Young
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    AOP to host virtual focus groups for locum members

    The discussion and networking sessions, hosted in partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision, will help to inform the ways the AOP can support locum members

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    • Pulished 26 Aug 2020
    • by Kimberley Young
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    “There must now be a fairer renumeration for the work we do, and less reliance on products”

    A practice owner, locum optometrist and franchise partner tackle the challenges facing optometry’s locum workforce

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    • Pulished 24 Jun 2020
    • by Kimberley Young
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    Government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opens early

    The scheme has opened for applications from 13 May but concerns remain over “gaps” in support

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    • Pulished 19 May 2020
    • by Kimberley Young
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