Optical organisations
The latest news from leading optical organisations across the sector
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Optical associations have shared updates on the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination plan for patient-facing practice staff
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As England prepares for four weeks of restrictive measures, the College of Optometrists has recommended practices remain open to provide prioritised routine care along with urgent and essential services
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All practices will be able to remain open to provide services as part of the amber recovery phase guidance, Optometry Wales shared
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Tim Morgan and Sarah Schumm will work on projects including workforce planning and eye care reform
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Chris Skidmore was given an eye test at the university’s new optometry facility
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Scottish Eyecare for Everyone aims to bring together stakeholders to tackle issues relating to eye health
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The multiple is the fourth largest optical group in Scotland to join the organisation
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While the sight test fee remains frozen, the WECS will rise by 1% in Wales
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The Welsh Government made the decision after consulting with Optometry Wales, the EHEW clinical lead and ABDO
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“There is no fair way this further freeze can be justified. The costs of providing NHS care have increased every bit as fast in optics as in other areas”