Government and regulation

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OFNC update: GOS fee negotiations and funding for electronic referral service

The national negotiating body for eye care also outlined how survey feedback has supported funding conversations with government

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Government and regulation

10 Nov

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New regulations expand scope of care for Alberta optometrists

Government and regulation

09 Nov 5 min read

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In Pictures: Westminster Eye Health Day 2026

Government and regulation

04 Nov

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Hakim Group’s view on the Budget: welcome support, but cost of living cannot be forgotten

Government and regulation

04 Nov 5 min read

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Government and regulation

03 Nov 11 min read

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Increases to small business rate relief and national minimum wage announced in Budget

Government and regulation

29 Oct

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Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations to be retained

Government and regulation

29 Oct

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Drivers continue to struggle with headlight glare, new research reports

Government and regulation

28 Oct

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Dangers of floating bus stops and pavement parking key message for Guide Dogs at political party conferences

Government and regulation

28 Oct 6 min read

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Five AOP highlights from political party conference season

Government and regulation

22 Oct 1

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Eye care leaders call on sector to unite behind global compact

Government and regulation

21 Oct

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Liberal Democrats adopt Eye care everywhere as party policy

Government and regulation

12 Oct

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Vision rehabilitation must be part of social care reform, RNIB says

Government and regulation

06 Oct

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“Real opportunity” to utilise primary care skills on the High Street, health minister says

Government and regulation

06 Oct 7 min read

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Seven insights from the GOC

Government and regulation

02 Oct 8 min read 1

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Health and social care regulators commit to collaborating on AI principles

Government and regulation

17 Sep

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Optometry Scotland publishes community low vision service recommendations

Government and regulation

10 Sep

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GOC publishes the results of its 2026 registrant workforce and perceptions survey

Government and regulation

03 Sep 2

Health minister, Mike Nesbitt MLA, with Optometry Northern Ireland chair, Brian McKeown, and colleagues during a visit to Brogan’s Eyes and Ears practice in Lisburn

Northern Ireland health minister visits community optometry practice

Government and regulation

11 Aug

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James Frith MP takes on responsibility for eye care at the DHSC

Government and regulation

10 Aug

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GOC updates Hearing and Indicative Sanctions guidance

Government and regulation

28 Jul

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Chris McDonald MP joins Department of Health and Social Care

Government and regulation

24 Jul

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Two new ministers join the Department of Health and Social Care

Government and regulation

23 Jul

Yvette Cooper MP is appointed as health secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street on 20 July 2026

Yvette Cooper MP appointed health secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Government and regulation

21 Jul

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43% of GOC registrants on track to meet their CPD requirements

Government and regulation

21 Jul

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GOC launches consultation on updated sight testing statement

Government and regulation

16 Jul 1

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Five insights from General Optical Council

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Tadalafil use associated with higher risk of glaucoma

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03 Sep

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Practitioner stories

16 Oct

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02 Nov

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OFNC update: GOS fee negotiations and funding for electronic referral service

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