Press release August 2021 Webinar planned to discuss new normal for Scottish optoms Optometrists from across Scotland are set to discuss what the ‘new normal’ looks like at a webinar this month. Optometry Scotland, the non-profit making organisation that represents the industry in Scotland, is holding the free event on Tuesday 24th August
August 2021 OS welcomes Scottish Government’s dedicated eye health website The Scottish Government has launched a new website which offers advice on various eye conditions and the available support for those living with visual impairments. It also contains resources for professionals in the industry. Eyes.Scot is an invaluable new resource which provides easy access to
The College and Optometry Scotland have published a joint statement developed in conjunction with Scottish Government to explain how lockdown restriction easing will affect optical practices and have issued guidance on the appropriate application of the self-isolation exemption in Scotland following recent government announcements. Self-isolation exemption Following the publication of a letter from the Scottish
Press release 19th July 2021 Easement of COVID-19 Restrictions Delivering Safe Eye Care The Association of British Dispensing Opticians and The College of Optometrists advises that practices should continue to operate in the amber phase and maintain high infection control standards this summer. Today marks the lifting of further lockdown restrictions across many parts
GOC appoints Frank Munro, OS Policy Advisor and Executive Committee member, as new registrant Council member General Optical Council press release, 5 July 2021 GOC appoints Frank Munro as new registrant Council member The General Optical Council (GOC) has appointed Frank Munro as the new Scottish registrant Council member beginning today. Frank is a practising optometrist