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Before the GOC in 2021
An at-a-glance summary of recent fitness to practise decisions published by the optical regulator
Managing COVID-19 through winter
With the Government announcing its plans for the months ahead, the AOP has emphasised that community eye care can help reduce the pressure on the NHS
The countdown to National Eye Health Week
With the campaign launching on 20 September, OT reviews the key themes for the week and hears why practices should consider getting involved
WCO launches digital resource for myopia management
Developed in partnership with CooperVision, the website gathers information on myopia management in a range of languages
AOP launches digital Locum logbook
An online version of the AOP’s Locum logbook has been created in response to member feedback, offering a secure and environmentally-friendly method of record keeping
College proposal for additional IP mentors approved
Following GOC approval, registered independent prescribers will be able to sign off individual clinical practice placement sessions for IP trainees
AOP launches mentoring programme
The programme will support the development of newly-qualified optometrist members by connecting them with professionally experienced AOP members
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