Here you will find Optometry Scotland’s latest guidance on Twice Weekly LFD testing as well as useful links to FAQs and detailed guidance. OS LFD Testing guidance February 2021
Month: February 2021
Interim Guidance on Expansion of Twice Weekly Testing for Patient Facing Healthcare Workers
Here you will find the link to the Directorate Letter which provides guidance to staff and managers on the introduction of twice weekly Lateral Flow Device (LFD) testing. DL(2020)32 Guidance on expansion of HCW testing – 15.02.21
Benevolent Fund
HELP WHEN YOU REALLY NEED IT! BENEVOLENT FUND OF THE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRISTS AND THE ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRISTS Covid is making life difficult for most people but for optometrists whose work patterns have been significantly affected, it might be having devastating effects on your ability to support yourself and your family. That’s when you may
PCA(O)2021(04)
Here you can see the latest PCA(O)2021(04) issued Friday 12th February 2021 which relates to: GENERAL OPHTHALMIC SERVICES (GOS): REMINDER ABOUT DEADLINE DATES FOR PRACTICES ORDERING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) VIA THE PECOS SYSTEM CHANGE TO GOS(S)1 FINANCIAL SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY OPTOMETRY PRACTICE PREMISES; UPDATED PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND GUIDANCE ON INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
College of Optometrists updates Guidance for Professional Practice, 11th February 2021
The College of Optometrists has reviewed and updated its Guidance for Professional Practice. This is part of a routine update, which takes place every three years, to ensure it reflects advancements in technology, the current evidence base, new and revised legislation and wider cultural changes. The latest update provides clarification and stronger guidance on