Optical organisations
The latest news from leading optical organisations across the sector
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Eilidh Thomson, a Black and Lizars optometrist, has taken on the vice chair position
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Dr Joy Tweed took on the role following Mike Fegan’s retirement this spring
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Dame Janet Paraskeva takes over from Mike Fegan
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Marcus Dye has held a number of roles in strategy and standards over seven years at the regulator, and led the GOC’s response to COVID-19
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Julie Mosgrove, optometrist and retail director for the Duncan & Todd Group, has served as vice-chair for Optometry Scotland for the last three years
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Vacancies have opened across the GOC’s companies, education, registration and standards committees
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As LOCSU’s chairman retires this month, the optical body also confirms the appointment of a clinical director
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Dr Hampson was appointed on 2 December and hopes to prioritise the role of optometrists in tackling the NHS backlog in his new role
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Current GOC director of education, Leonie Milliner, will take up the role in January 2022
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Sir Anthony Garrett CBE has been with the organisation for more than two decades