General Election 2024

The buildings of UK parliament are seen from across the Thames

The optometrist who became an MP

OT speaks with newly elected MP, Shockat Adam, about championing eye care within parliament and serving the people of Leicester South

Government and regulation

14 Aug 2024 8 min read 3

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reads through his King's Speech in the cabinet office in 10 Downing Street

NHS waiting lists noted as a priority in King’s Speech

Government and regulation

17 Jul 2024

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Stephen Kinnock will be responsible for eye care in the new government

Government and regulation

12 Jul 2024 1

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Wes Streeting: “cutting waiting times is my immediate focus”

Government and regulation

12 Jul 2024

A young woman is positioned at a slit lamp while the optometrist conducts an eye exam

“We are urging the new Government to seize the moment”

Government and regulation

10 Jul 2024 11 min read

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Primary eye care bodies reach out to new government on eye health

Government and regulation

08 Jul 2024 2

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“The expansion of all community eye care services is key”

Government and regulation

03 Jul 2024 7 min read 1

Elderly man having an eye exam with an OCT at optometrist's office

Election incoming: the view from Council

Government and regulation

03 Jul 2024

Blue vector image of a businessman’s hand posting a voting slip into a ballot box

Optometry’s pre-election policy wish-list

Government and regulation

02 Jul 2024 10 min read

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RNIB calls to end the ‘scandal’ that means blind people can’t vote in secret

Government and regulation

28 Jun 2024

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AOP puts forward three priorities for next government

Government and regulation

27 Jun 2024

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Optometry and the general election: what the manifestos say

Government and regulation

18 Jun 2024 5 min read

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Specsavers highlights the role of optometry in a manifesto for the next government

Government and regulation

12 Jun 2024 2

A close up of a hand completing an election ballot paper

AOP: upcoming election a “critical point” to address healthcare challenges

Government and regulation

29 May 2024 1