Practices are closed to all but urgent and essential eye care, and many optometrists are finding that they’ve got an unusual amount of time on their hands

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

Concerns raised as employers confirm locum rates have fallen due to a decrease in demand and revenue during the pandemic

Optometrist and AOP Awards 2020 Locum of the Year, Prinal Patel, on her preparation routines and the importance of getting to know the team

In a time where social distancing is the new normal, take advantage of these learning opportunities

Locum optometrist Jaime Patel tells OT  how painting has enriched her life

Isle of Wight optometrist and underwater hockey enthusiast Rebecca Rushton on finding her element beneath the water’s surface

Locum optometrist, Andrea Mentlikowski, discusses how she has grown with locuming from her early 20s into motherhood

It is hoped the new leaflet will reinforce the advice practitioners offer parents

Locum optometrist, Alan Henderson, has 13 years’ experience locuming in North Yorkshire. He shares insight into an average day in practice