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Senior NHS staff encourage Muslims to continue receiving vaccinations during Ramadan
NHS workers have emphasised that receiving a COVID-19 vaccination does not break the fast observed during daylight hours
A new platform, product reveals, and CET points: 100% Optical goes virtual
100% Optical will deliver a virtual event between 23–24 May, offering education and interactive CET, as well as networking and meeting opportunities. OT found out more…
New OFNC chair confirms priorities for the year ahead
An increase to the GOS sight test fee remains a focus for the negotiating body
Professional Standards Authority releases GOC performance review
The regulator was found to meet 16 of the 18 Standards of Good Regulation, but has not met the standards relating to the timeliness of fitness to practise cases for a sixth year
Optical practices encouraged to apply for NHS mail accounts
A waiver on the requirement to complete an NHS mail checklist will end at the beginning of July
Addressing the challenges of COVID-19 and plans for the future
A March meeting of the AOP Council raised key areas for the AOP to support practices and optometrists in the coming months
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- GOS sight test fees to rise 1.9% from April 2021
- NHS Scotland’s COVID-19 bonus portal opens for claims
- A new platform, product reveals, and CET points: 100% Optical goes virtual
- DVLA updates cataracts guidance
- Professional Standards Authority releases GOC performance review
- Face masks ‘not mandatory’ for patients in optical practices, according to new government regulations
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