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The AOP will host its 2021 AGM via Zoom on 9 June

A March meeting of the AOP Council raised key areas for the AOP to support practices and optometrists in the coming months

The AOP has revised the structure of the Council from 2021, creating new opportunities to represent members. OT  found out more

The Education Strategic Review and the impact of the pandemic on pre-reg placements were among agenda items at the latest AOP Council meeting

Finding time to prepare for 2021 poses unique challenges

Members are being invited to put themselves forward for the roles

OT  talks with three optometrists who have stepped up to the challenge of changing the systems that underpin their practice through political roles

A whistlestop tour of services, a new position statement and the OCCS’ annual review were on the agenda

OT  poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at the work of the AOP’s policy team and committee with the Association’s policy officer Saqib Ahmad

Optometrist and AOP Councillor Ed Bickerstaffe on a flash mob proposal, an unexpected plant bounty and boosting confidence through theatre