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The latest news, features and insight from across optics
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A waiver on the requirement to complete an NHS mail checklist will end at the beginning of July
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A March meeting of the AOP Council raised key areas for the AOP to support practices and optometrists in the coming months
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The OFNC says the decision “shows a lack of regard for the small number of practices that still need help,” and confirmed negotiations will not continue
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Parents should be encouraged to book eligible children for sight tests as a “failsafe” in light of challenges resuming vision screening
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AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, identified the possibilities for “exciting new clinical opportunities” for optometry, but also highlighted areas of the plans to monitor closely
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A maximum £500 bonus is being offered to primary care workers in Scotland, with a deadline for claims of 21 February 2021
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Hampshire-based optometrist Sarah Arnold tells OT about the 150-year history of her family practice
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Move described as ‘fair and simple solution’ to reimburse practices for PPE costs incurred before online portal was accessible to contractors
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The Education Strategic Review and the impact of the pandemic on pre-reg placements were among agenda items at the latest AOP Council meeting
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Professor Rachel Pilling, a consultant paediatric ophthalmologist, has been appointed to the University of Bradford professorship