Press releases

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New OFNC Chair confirms course for the coming year

An increase to the GOS sight test fee remains a focus for the negotiating committee
- 07 Apr 2021
Coronavirus NHS Government Sight test
OFNC update: Department of Health and Social Care confirms first GOS sight test fee increase since 2015

An increase of 1.9% will be seen from April 2021
- 25 Mar 2021
Coronavirus NHS Government Sight test
AOP launches domiciliary eye care patient leaflet
- 15 Dec 2020
Sight test Spectacles High Street
As the clocks go back an hour on Sunday, the AOP warns drivers to take extra care on the road

AOP launches 2020 Don't swerve a sight test campaign highlighting the challenges of driving in the dark
- 22 Oct 2020
Sight test Campaign Driving
AOP statement in response to Specsavers optical practice video

AOP Chief Executive expresses “deepest concern” at apparent breach of routine practice restrictions
- 05 Jun 2020
Coronavirus Government Business Sight test
Routine sight testing in the UK

Statement from the OFNC, Optometry Northern Ireland, Optometry Scotland and Optometry Wales
- 13 May 2020
Coronavirus Primary care NHS Sight test Government
OFNC on GOS support payments

Latest OFNC statement
- 24 Apr 2020
GOS NHS Government Sight test
Optical sector rejects fifth year of freeze in GOS fees

Response from the OFNC
- 03 Apr 2020
GOS NHS Government Sight test
Be kind to your eyes - 20/20 is the year to start

Choose eye health for your New Year's resolution and make it the one you won't break
- 27 Dec 2019
Campaign Sight test Patients Health Media
Motorists still driving below legal vision standard, despite advice

AOP launches Don't swerve a sight test campaign ahead of Road Safety Week
- 14 Nov 2019
Campaign Driving Sight test

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