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Moorfields Eye Hospital chief executive to take up UCL role
David Probert will become chief executive of University College London Hospitals in late summer
“You are not alone”
Protracted and stressful: AOP solicitor Shamma Masud explains to OT the emotional toll of the fitness to practise proceedings process – and how this needs to change
AOP outlines its position on the GOC’s education requirements
While a number of previously raised concerns have been addressed in the new requirements, the AOP committed to monitoring developments, sharing that “This does not mean our concerns about the ESR have all been resolved”
“Members must be protected from the virus”
AOP chief executive, Henrietta Alderman, on the year ahead, and how the association supports its members through hard times
AOP highlights opportunities and risks in NHS reform plans
AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, identified the possibilities for “exciting new clinical opportunities” for optometry, but also highlighted areas of the plans to monitor closely
GOC Council approves new education and training requirements
It is anticipated that most education providers would work towards admitting students to approved qualifications that meet the new standards from the 2023/24 or 2024/25 academic year
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GOC Council approves new education and training requirements
It is anticipated that most education providers would work towards admitting students to approved qualifications that meet the new standards from the 2023/24 or 2024/25 academic year
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