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Specsavers pre-reg Caroline Mansfield on her most important lessons as she prepares for Visit 4

One member shares their experience of being the subject of a fitness to practise investigation – and the learnings they hope others can take away from their case

OT  heard from a number of students about the work experiences they have secured despite the pressures of the pandemic, as well as their views on the future

Black & Lizars optometrist, Eilidh Thomson, on a chance meeting that changed the course of her career

One year after the first report investigating the impact of the pandemic on optometry students and pre-regs, OT  looks back at how students have adapted to the challenges, and how employers are supporting the next generation of the profession

AOP membership benefits officer, Sarah Melzack, looks at how the mentoring programme has evolved, and why optometrists seeking a mentor should get involved

Pre-reg optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Thaksha Sritharan, on organising her competencies six months in

Amna Wajid, pre-reg dispensing optician and student optometrist, on her interest in research and turning her thesis into an article

A collaboration across sector bodies, SPOKE, has completed its first project to produce indicative guidance supporting qualification providers in meeting the new standards

Caroline Mansfield, pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers Haverfordwest, on finding support and encouragement during a busy year