We have teamed up with RNIB Scotland and Forth Valley Sensory Centre for the #UrbanEyeTest which was launched on Monday 29th July in Falkirk town centre. Scottish Government advisers attended as well as John McNally MP and celebrity guest Barbara Bryceland from The Voice. Thanks to funding from The Scottish Government’s See Hear Strategy, Falkirk
Our AGM and Council meeting took place on Thursday 6th June 2019. The nominations of the new OS Chair, vice-chair and independent representatives were announced!
Optometry Scotland went along to cheer on colleagues and local Councillors in the recent blind cricket match. See our recent article here – Sporting Awareness
We will be attending the annual NHS event in the SEC Glasgow on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st May 2019. At this conference, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman will be announcing the opening for nominations for the Scottish Health Awards 2019
All of our latest articles in local press, newspapers and optical press is available to view; OS hosts 5 Nations Summitt Sporting Awareness The Future of Primary Care services in Scotland Optometry Scotland educates the profession on GOS changes https://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2018/12/an-obe-for-the-father-of-optometry/ Opticians in Ayrshire told not to refer patients for second cataract op to ease waiting