Scottish optometrist and managing director of Cameron Optometry, Ian Cameron, discusses the General Ophthalmic Services changes that came into effect in Scotland earlier this month and why they are a positive step forward for the profession

Practitioners in England should make their claims before 1 November

Concerns about disproportionate representation of BAME groups in professional conduct hearings are being investigated by UK healthcare regulators. OT  finds out more

Amendments to General Ophthalmic Services in Scotland will come into force on 1 October

GOC standards manager, Natalie Heppenstall, sets out two key questions to consider in order to provide a good service for vulnerable patients using GOC Standards and Guidance

Thames Valley, Hampshire and West Midlands police are taking part in Brake’s driver vision campaign this month

Practitioner who falsified a patient record is issued with a year-long suspension order

Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba was struck off the medical register in January

A review of gross negligence manslaughter cases in healthcare has removed the optical regulator’s power to ask for reflective material

The General Optical Council’s chair, Gareth Hadley, tells OT  why preparing optometrists for an ever-evolving healthcare landscape is a public protection issue