Coronavirus
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The General Optical Council has also released a set of updated statements, which now align with the College of Optometrists’ red-amber-green phase system
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100% Optical will deliver a virtual event between 23–24 May, offering education and interactive CET, as well as networking and meeting opportunities. OT found out more…
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The regulator was found to meet 16 of the 18 Standards of Good Regulation, but has not met the standards relating to the timeliness of fitness to practise cases for a sixth year
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With continuing challenges facing trade shows, event organisers plan to run Mido as a digital event this year, postponing the in-person show to February 2022
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Managing safety and restrictions with a desire to reunite the profession, event organisers are planning for events and activities in the year ahead
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The General Optical Council has addressed a number of concerns raised in a petition by the Ophthalmic Practitioners Group
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With lockdown restrictions likely to extend into the spring, the event will return to its January dates for 2022, but plans for a virtual event are underway
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Optical associations have shared updates on the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination plan for patient-facing practice staff
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Nathan Garnett, show director of 100% Optical, speaks to OT about the show’s new dates, the potential changes ahead, and celebrating the profession after a year of challenge
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The GOC says the participation of optometrists and dispensing opticians in the research is ‘vital’