Optical organisations

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…

An increase to the GOS sight test fee remains a focus for the negotiating body

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

With continuing challenges facing trade shows, event organisers plan to run Mido as a digital event this year, postponing the in-person show to February 2022

A recent policy report has examined the performance of community optometry before and during the pandemic, presenting a series of future-proofing recommendations

Dionne Spence, director of casework and resolutions at the General Optical Council, tells the story behind the launch of the regulator’s new bulletin, FtP Focus

Managing safety and restrictions with a desire to reunite the profession, event organisers are planning for events and activities in the year ahead

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”

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

PSA aims to review the approach it takes when assessing healthcare regulators