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Moving Out of Lockdown: What to Expect
As the British government announces its path out of lockdown it is important to understand what to expect when visiting your optician.
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June 11th 2020
Moving into The Amber Period
During these unprecedented times it is important to understand the working practices that opticians across the country are currently experiencing. Going forward, as the government works towards Monday 15 June as a reopen date, both…READ MORE -
April 22nd 2020
FAQs during the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
During the Coronavirus pandemic optical practices are having to operate under very tight restrictions. In practical terms they are limited to offering emergency care only.READ MORE -
March 31st 2020
Contacting the OCCS
The OCCS, funded by the General Optical Council, is a telephone service that assists both members of the public and profession to resolve disputes through mediation to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome for both parties.READ MORE -
March 31st 2020
How Will the GOC Continue to Regulate in Light of the Coronavirus
In light of the ongoing situation across both the UK and the wider world, it is important that members of the optical profession keep up to date with the latest changes and guidelines suggested by…READ MORE -
March 31st 2020
World Health Day 2020
7 April 2020 witnesses World Health day, a day in which a specific area of healthcare is globally celebrated. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950,…READ MORE -
March 10th 2020
World Glaucoma Week 2020
Did you know that glaucoma accounts for between 9-12% of all causes of blindness and affects an estimated 2% of the world’s population?READ MORE -
March 3rd 2020
How Better Processes Can Lead to Better Outcomes
Processes are central to the functioning of many businesses across many industries. Indeed, it is almost impossible to think of a business scenario that is not based on a well-designed and well thought out processes.READ MORE -
February 27th 2020
National Eye Health Week 2020 Dates Announced
Last month saw the confirmation of both the dates and theme for National Eye Health Week 2020. Taking place between 21st-27th September, the initiative, led by the organiser Eye Health UK, will focus on what…READ MORE -
February 27th 2020
AOP Publishes Coronavirus Advice
Following the spread of the Coronavirus, the Association of Optometrists (AOP) has published advice for members on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In the statement, the AOP stressed that it is highly unlikely that patients who…READ MORE -
February 27th 2020
Is This One for OCCS or GOC?
For over a year, the OCCS’ CET team, led by Clinical Consultant Richard Edwards, has been holding sessions titled ‘De-Terrorising the GOC’. The peer group-based event focuses on a variety of issues based around if…READ MORE -
February 27th 2020
RNIB Educates MPs on Accessibility
In February, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) hosted a training session in parliament for MPs with the purpose of helping them to learn how to increase the accessibility of their services for…READ MORE -
February 25th 2020
GOC Guidance on Disclosing Confidential Information
Yesterday (24 February 2020) the General Optical Council (GOC) published its supplementary guidance relating to the disclosing of confidential information. The GOC has produced the guidance to help registrants in situations where they need to…READ MORE