We're developing a number of resources to help our members introduce compassion into their practice and provide the leadership needed to help nurture a supportive and clinically effective team.

The College responded to a DSHC consultation to support the extension of provision of free PPE to the health and care sector, including optometrists, after 31 March.

A message from Colin Davidson, College President.

Eye health issues that are making the news.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

Clinical editor Jane Veys considers the ocular benefits of a good night's sleep.

Helen Gilbert asks what are the signs of depression you should look for among those with low vision and how optometrists can help them

The Brain Tumour Charity’s Lorcan Butler on detecting serious disease during an eye examination.

Heart attacks transiently increase in number when the clocks go forward. Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma can interfere with the body’s sleep-wake cycles. Becky McCall examines the relationship between the eye and sleep.

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on how optometrists should attend to their health and mental wellbeing.

Exciting opportunities abound for the optical profession in the new Health and Care Bill, but there are caveats too, reports Jo Waters.