With less than 50 days until the deadline to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme, the Government is encouraging employers to remind their eligible employees

Anglia Ruskin University’s postgraduate course launched in September 2019 aiming to help dispensing opticians specialise in contact lens fitting

The guidance includes advice for employers and employees, as well as details of specific AOP contacts for those experiencing discrimination

Health professionals, including optometrists, will need to self-isolate for 14 days when returning from a country that does not have a travel corridor with the UK

Russell Thomas, director and senior consultant at the Diversity Trust, on how practices can fight unconscious bias and foster a culture of learning that works for everyone

Additional measures to support job retention and employment opportunities have been welcomed by practices, though gaps in support persist for some

A poll of over 800 people on social media found over 80% of respondents had experienced racism in practice

The 2020 Budget has set out measures to support businesses and self-employed individuals through the disruption resulting from COVID-19

CEO of Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care, Ryan Leighton (pictured), and and managing director, Rebecca Sharp, discuss how the independent is supporting its staff

Corporate manager at Smart Employee Eyecare, Jamie Ramage, and human resources adviser at Rutland County Council, Dawn Farran, discuss how the Smart Employee Eyecare scheme helps improve the health and wellbeing of staff