AOP membership benefits officer, Sarah Melzack, looks at how the mentoring programme has evolved, and why optometrists seeking a mentor should get involved

The theme of Stress Awareness Month is ‘community’. OT  considers the benefits of connection

Dispensing optician and newly qualified optometrist, Amy Oliphant, paid tribute to her “compassionate” and talented friend, Anita Farrer

After facing two challenging years, optometrists in training might be carrying a variety of emotions. OT  looks at AOP support and tips for resilience

The AOP’s membership benefits officer, Sarah Melzack, explains the steps behind a new initiative that is bringing support to optometry’s newest recruits

The programme will support the development of newly-qualified optometrist members by connecting them with professionally experienced AOP members

The Journeyman scheme is designed for those in the early years of their optical career

For the second year running, OT  and Optocoach have partnered to offer an Instagram giveaway

The pandemic is still having a complex impact on people’s wellbeing, with students among those particularly affected. This Mental Health Awareness Week, OT  takes a look at tips for student mental health

As we approach one year on from the first lockdown in the UK, OT  is looking back at how the student and pre-registration experience has changed, and what could be next