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

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

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

Locum optometrists share their go-to kit and wish list for the year ahead

Optometrist and clinical multimedia editor for OT , Ceri Smith-Jaynes, describes her experience returning from furlough and shares her tips for optometrists returning to practise during the pandemic

How can locum optometrists maintain balance during times of personal and professional uncertainty? OT  talks to Northamptonshire optometrist and mindfulness coach, Sheena Tanna-Shah

Head of clinical and regulatory at the AOP, Henry Leonard, considers the importance of internal referrals, and offers tips for safe clinical practice

From contract negotiation to further qualifications, OT  identifies the skills to help locums adapt and thrive amid a shifting professional landscape

The pandemic resulted in widespread changes across optometry, with locums among those most affected. From personal protective equipment to new ways of working, OT  reflects on a transformative year

As the mammoth year that was 2020 winds down, we could all benefit from taking a step back to consider what we’ve achieved