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Funding likely to be extended until 31 August, but limited to fixed practices that reach a minimum level of GOS1 activity

The First Minister confirmed that routine eye care services will be able to be carried out in community practices and in patient’s homes

Four optometrists tell OT  about the products and systems that have enabled them to adapt to an unprecedented situation

Russell Thomas, director and senior consultant at the Diversity Trust, on how practices can fight unconscious bias and foster a culture of learning that works for everyone

Despite government guidance, the AOP has emphasised that optometrists should still feel confident insisting patients wear masks unless they’re legally exempt

Katie Memory, managing partner of Memory Opticians in Wiltshire, on prepping patients ahead of appointments and ensuring the safety of her staff across two stores

As negotiations for potential further funding continue, it has been agreed that previous levels of COVID-19 funding for GOS contractors in England will be extended until 31 July

The funds will allow 55 homeless people to access eye examinations and spectacles, as a result of Practice Building’s marketing initiative

How can the profession regenerate after a period of massive societal change? While the pandemic has created unprecedented challenges, it may also be a catalyst for new beginnings

Additional measures to support job retention and employment opportunities have been welcomed by practices, though gaps in support persist for some