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News from the General Optical Council
GOC Remuneration Committee recommended no general increase to member fees for the coming year.
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Delay in GOS fees announcement and early warning of inflation only increases
The recent news that NHS England will be merged into DHSC has undoubtedly further delayed NHS England’s reply on increases in GOS fee
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Councillors celebrate their role on AOP Council as new appointments open
Applications for six designated positions on the Association of Optometrists (AOP) Council are open until 11 April.
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Bausch + Lomb confirmed as BCLA partner sponsor
Bausch + Lomb has been announced as a partner sponsor for the BCLA flagship Clinical Conference & Exhibition
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GOC erases Portland based optometrist from register
GOC, has decided to erase an optometrist based in Portland, from its register.
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WORSHIPFUL COMPANY of SPECTACLE MAKERS awards SILVER MEDAL to PROFESSOR ROBERT MACLAREN
WCSM awards SILVER MEDAL to PROFESSOR ROBERT MACLAREN at recent Court Luncheon
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AOP welcomes report calling for greater use of High Street optometry to cut eye care backlog
There are over 1,000 patients who are currently waiting for specialist eye care appointments in England.
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Exemption vote for carer’s NIC fails
RSM UK, comments on the House of Commons’ vote against exempting care providers from the rise in employers’ NICs
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Green Charter inspires the Optical Community
The Green Charter will ensure that our community is exceeding the requirements of NHS supply and setting a clear path for sustainability.
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Hampshire MP ‘deeply concerned’ over cuts to community eye health services
I’m deeply concerned about the news about the withdrawal of glaucoma services.
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EssilorLuxottica Introduces the Spring/Summer 2025 Children’s Eyewear Collection
The Spring/Summer 2025 children’s eyewear collection emphasises lightweight materials, adjustable features, and vibrant designs Read More..

New sunglass designs capture iconic style of the Italian handcrafted eyewear brand
Kador Eyewear is proud to announce two new handcrafted sunglass styles, BIG STAR and PILOT STAR, Read More..

Diesel Eyewear Collection Spring/Summer 2025
Fresh shapes and streamlined contours define this collection of gender inclusive injected frames. Read More..

LOOK INTRODUCES ITS NEW 70705 – FULL XINOX SERIES
The full Xinox series in the Moda collection, Read More..
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