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GOS Regulations Roadshows presented by Optometry Scotland and funded by NES
As you may be aware Optometry Scotland (OS) have been negotiating the amendments to the GOS Regulations with the Scottish Government. We are hopeful that we are nearly there with these amendments and are waiting on the Scottish Government's approval.
The amendments are due to be in place by 1st April 2010.
OS will be running free roadshows throughout Scotland to provide you with all the information you will require for you to comply with the amended GOS regulations. NES is funding these roadshows. We can confirm that we have booked the roadshows to take place throughout March in the following areas:
- 10 March - Aberdeen - The Suttie Centre, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD - Call OS Office to book
- 11 March - Inverness - Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1DX - Call OS Office to book
- 16 March - Ayr - Ayr Racecourse, Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 0JE
- 22 March - Perth - Huntingtower Hotel, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 3JT
- 25 March - Edinburgh - Apex Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS
- 29 March - Glasgow - Marriott Hotel, 500 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8RR
Roadshows will start at 6.30pm for registration and buffet. Book your place for the free roadshows via the Booking Form, click here.
Optometry Scotland Newsletter Released (March)
The latest Optometry Scotland Newsletter has now been released and is available to view or download here.
New GOS Regulations
The new GOS regulations due to be announced on 1st April 2010, the Optometry Scotland website will keep you updated on all the developments.
Eyecare 3000 Conference
Optometry Scotland will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Eyecare 3000 Conference held at the Glasgow Marriott on 17 and 18 January 2010.
Don't miss this opportunity to have an informal chat with OS regarding the imminent change in GOS regulations, NICE guidelines and anything else you wish to ask?
Happy New Year
Optometry Scotland would like to wish everyone all the best for 2010.
Newsletters
The Optometry Scotland Newsletters for 2009 are available to view or download here.
News Archive
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