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”

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

Dr Anne Wright will follow Gareth Hadley as chair of the General Optical Council

PSA aims to review the approach it takes when assessing healthcare regulators

The regulator has emphasised that it is “committed to being a proactive anti-racist organisation” in a new statement

The General Optical Council has addressed a number of concerns raised in a petition by the Ophthalmic Practitioners Group

The PSA will challenge a fitness to practise committee decision to suspend optometrist Honey Rose for nine months

Optometrists are invited to have their say on new draft guidance that aims to support registrants to speak up about patient and public safety concerns

How can optometrists adapt their daily practice in light of professional conduct proceedings? The AOP’s Henry Leonard shares his thoughts