There is a sense of relief as the New Year’s Eve stragglers finally close the door on a tough year. Dr Ian Beasley is certainly ready to welcome 2019

AOP policy director, Tony Stafford, reflects on the recommendations of the Williams review and an evening discussion hosted by the AOP and WCSM

AOP senior solicitor and director designate, Ella Franci, and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson share their top tips for avoiding legal trouble on the wild west of the web

The optical regulator has published new criteria that set a benchmark for whether a fitness to practise complaint is investigated

The General Optical Council’s head of case progression, Keith Watts, unravels some common myths about professional conduct proceedings

OT  talks with University College London visiting professor and consultant neuropsychologist Narinder Kapur

The AOP and the WCSM have hosted a discussion of the Williams Review with guest speakers Professor Sir Norman Williams and Ian Stern QC

Consultant vascular surgeon, Ken Woodburn, on facing a prosecution for gross negligence manslaughter

The AOP’s clinical adviser Farah Topia and professional adviser Henry Leonard share insight on common questions from members and the service they provide

Head of standards and CET at the GOC, Marcus Dye, explains the introduction of the professional duty of candour and how optometrists and dispensing opticians can apply it in practice