Optical organisations

GOC analysis highlights that while risk within the optical professions is low compared to other healthcare professions, it could increase in the future

The Welsh Government made the decision after consulting with Optometry Wales, the EHEW clinical lead and ABDO

Optometry Scotland has welcomed the review

Mike Fegan has been appointed chairman of Primary Eyecare Services

The latest annual report from the Local Optical Committee Support Unit has revealed that 71% of local optical committees have a MECS service

The course helps optical professionals become effective leaders at a local and national level

“It is about ensuring that local optical committees are the starting point for commissioners when they are looking at developing services”

53.6% of patients are discharged after a GERS community assessment, study finds

A new “contemporary, professional and credible” logo has been adopted by the Local Optical Committee Support Unit

During the event Alan Tinger will step down as chair of LOCSU after 10 years with the organisation