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The College responded to a consultation from the All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre.

This is a permanent, part-time position based at an independent practice in Cardiff.

Securing sustainable eye care in Wales

The four UK nations’ scopes of practice, pathways and eyecare initiatives are changing. Here’s how.

Survey published as optometric services expand across Wales to offer wider care to patients

Contract reform is an important step forward for NHS Wales eye care, says Kellie Smith.

We have submitted our response to the All Wales Common Ailments Service formulary consultation

This consultation is to agree on an approved list of eye preparations for inclusion in the Wales General Ophthalmic Services signed order formulary.

The new NHS funding package aims to deliver an additional 20,000 cataract surgeries.

We explain how the easing of restrictions in Wales will affect optometrists.

We explain how the additional restrictions announced in Wales will affect optometrists.

Mark Drakeford, First Minister for Wales, has announced additional restrictions from 6pm on Friday 23 October 2020 for two weeks.

Judy Misra will be joining Optometry Wales as Chief Executive Officer on 1 April 2024.

Read our response to the consultation on conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care.

Find out what the College has been doing to influence government eye care policy across the UK.

Welsh government urged to go even further to advance optometry services and meet the growing demand for community eye care.

There have been some changes to the guidance on managing healthcare staff with symptoms of a respiratory infection or a positive COVID-19 test result.

Welsh Government agrees additional financial support for optometry services, with new research centre to be established.

Read our round-up of the College's latest policy, influencing and member engagement activities in Wales.

The College of Optometrists has submitted written evidence to the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee with our views on the Welsh Government's priorities for health and social care.