Government and regulation

James Murray MP, the health secretary, making his speech on the Health Bill at the House of Commons

NHS eye exams and ‘postcode lottery’ for glaucoma care discussed in Health Bill's second reading

The single patient record and ICB commissioning were also a focus of debate in the House of Commons

Government and regulation

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Recruitment drive to tackle Access to Work backlog announced by Government

Government and regulation

28 May

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AOP publishes Health Bill policy briefing

Government and regulation

26 May

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SEND reform gaps and digital inaccessibility in transport highlighted by RNIB after King’s Speech

Government and regulation

18 May

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James Murray MP appointed health secretary after Wes Streeting resignation

Government and regulation

15 May 1

Wes Streeting speaking on stage at the NHS Confederation Expo in June 2025

Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary

Government and regulation

14 May

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Blind and partially sighted people still facing “structural barriers and persistent misconceptions,” APPG says

Government and regulation

13 May

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria, leave Number 10 Downing Street to attend the King’s Speech

Legislation to tackle late payments and introduction of a single patient record introduced in King’s Speech

Government and regulation

13 May

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Body responsible for negotiating GOS fees seeks feedback from optical professionals

Government and regulation

08 May 3

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Blind journalist unable to vote independently in local elections

Government and regulation

08 May

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GOC seeks views on approach to setting registrant fees

Government and regulation

30 Apr

Viki Slade MP gives a speech from the green benches in Westminster Hall

Vision tests for driving should not focus solely on age, MP says

Government and regulation

27 Apr

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Sector responses to GOC CPD reform proposals

Government and regulation

23 Apr 1

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UK Eye Care Data Hub expands insight on eye conditions and workforce data

Government and regulation

21 Apr

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37,000 drivers lost or refused licences after failing to meet eyesight standards

Government and regulation

09 Apr

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College of Optometrists sets out four priorities for eye care in Wales ahead of 2026 Senedd elections

Government and regulation

07 Apr

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AOP welcomes new screen time guidance for young children

Government and regulation

02 Apr

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The GOC launches 2026 Workforce and Perceptions Survey

Government and regulation

30 Mar

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Opinion

Expanding access to eye care through collaboration

Government and regulation

23 Mar 4 mins

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Five insights from the General Optical Council

Government and regulation

19 Mar 5 min read

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AOP seeks views on GOC CPD reform proposal

Government and regulation

19 Mar

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The role of remediation in fitness to practise proceedings

Government and regulation

13 Mar

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Next Scottish Government must expand access to community eye care services, College of Optometrists says

Government and regulation

10 Mar

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GOC meets all 18 PSA standards

Government and regulation

04 Mar

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Schools White Paper and SEND consultation offer “a great opportunity,” charity says

Government and regulation

26 Feb

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Young children missing out on eye care during “critical window” in Ireland

Government and regulation

12 Feb 8 min read 2

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Northern Ireland restores parity for Universal Credit recipients

Government and regulation

06 Feb 9 min read

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Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary

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GOC seeks views on approach to setting registrant fees

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27 May

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Hoya releases clinical trial data for Miyosmart iQ

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23 May 6 min read

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21 May 7 min read