The last deliveries of at no cost PPE will be made in March 2024, (ordered month ending February 2024).

On Friday 24 November 2023 the MHRA published Device Safety Information (DSI) regarding a recall of specific batches of Carbomer Gel eye products as a precaution due to possible microbiological contamination

Update on 17th November 2023 - the most up to date information on how to submit your claim correctly and when to expect payment

NES have launched a new Optometry Foundation Training Year newsletter.

Closing date 10th November 

move to tackle significant levels of bullying, harassment and discrimination in optical professions

On the redesign of GCU’s Ophthalmic Dispensing Programme to Blended Learning

The application closing date is Thursday 9 November 2023.

Updated on 19th October 2023 - Practitioner Services have provided guidance and a flowchart to support the submission of CPD claims

The GOC have two opportunities for registrants to get involved in shaping the future of optical regulation. The General Optical Council are seeking to appoint one registrant Council member (optometrist or dispensing optician) and two Investigation Committee members (dispensing optician/contact lens optician only). 

This strategic move is part of the company’s commitment to driving growth and excellence in eye and hearing care services. Frances Rus, the outgoing CEO, will transition to Non-Executive Director, continuing to serve on the Board of Directors and remaining a significant shareholder in Duncan and Todd.

Letter from Chief Optometric Advisor Janet Pooley regarding undergraduate optometry degree reforms in Scotland 

Consultation to remove reference to a registrant's gender on the public register

The General Optical Council (GOC) held its third Council meeting of the year on 27 September 2023. 

The OS team swapped the office for the slightly grander surroundings of the Scottish Parliament last week.

Marking National Eye Health Week 2023 by encouraging MSPs to visit their local optometrists.  

An important update regarding access to the Emergency Care Summary data for patients.  

OS Reference Guide now updated

For all Optometrists and OMPs who have provided GOS in Scotland in 2023. 

6% increase in GOS fees announced by Scottish Government

Statistics as at year ending 31 March 2023

Based on stakeholders' feedback, Disclosure Scotland are working towards implementing Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 by 1 April 2023.  

Verification of contact lens specifications and definition of aftercare statement

An opening for an open-ended position at Lecturer level at GCU.

Pause in Scottish Government's routine COVID-19 testing guidance across health, social care and prison settings.

Meet Arthur McHugh, OS Independent Representative for the West Regional Cluster.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland want to hear your views.

Meet Ian Jarvis, OS Independent Representative for the North Regional Cluster.

Meet Richard Spruce, OS Independent Representative for the Central/East Regional Cluster.

Fife’s Best Professional Service Providers in Scotland’s Business Awards.

Meet Colette Dunsmore, OS Independent Representative for the South Regional Cluster.

The General Optical Council (GOC) has published its Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey 2023

Vaccination worker David Cullen went to his local Specsavers after being blinded in one eye for 10 minutes.

The General Optical Council (GOC) held its second Council meeting of the year on 28 June 2023. 

The Scottish Government wants to hear your views.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has reduced its list of notifiable ocular conditions that drivers must declare.

This training is ideal for anyone who wants to feel confident when guiding a loved one with a vision impairment.

RNIB launched their community pathway into their ECLO Service for patients affected by sight loss and their family and friends in January 2022.

Scotland will increase NHS optical voucher values from 1 June 2023.

The General Optical Council (GOC) has published its 2023 public perceptions research.

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of our colleague, Peter Beaton.

It builds on the solid foundations of primary eye care in the UK, one of the world’s most advanced eye care service.

Saltcoats added to nationwide portfolio

Alan Brown MP is welcomed as part of a constituency visit.

Optometry Scotland will host their AGM on 17th May 2023 from 1pm-2pm . This meeting will be held online using Zoom.

Our current Chair of OS, Julie Mosgrove looks back on 2022 and makes some predictions for the year ahead.

Scottish Government interaction most valued 

This new service will aim to reach and engage with more people affected by sight loss.

Appoints Product Development Manager to Drive Future Growth Plan

As provider of Professional Certificate in Low Vision

Find out about the awards and finalists.

A Scottish Parliament inquiry has concluded.

The survey provides unique insights into the changing nature of the optical workforce, which will contribute to workforce planning.

OS acknowledges the Opticians Act is a successful piece of legislation and remains in the best interest of public protection.

OS welcomes a recent report recognising the important role optometrists can play in reducing pressure on GPs.

Optometry Scotland has appointed Elizabeth Docherty to the newly created role of director of operations.

OS has appointed Eilidh Thomson as a new vice chair, along with four representatives to serve as voices for independent opticians across Scotland.

OS has announced the appointment of Julie Mosgrove as its new Chair.