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8 March 2022
Consultation on proposed changes to the Guidance for Professional Practice
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Dispensing
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3 March 2022
Optical bodies collaborate to release statement of intent on the environment
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1 March 2022
First SPOKE project to support new qualifications for optometrists and dispensing opticians
23 February 2022
The College responds to a DHSC consultation on revoking vaccination as a condition of deployment
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23 February 2022
Scottish Government grant for enhanced air filtration in optometry practices
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23 February 2022
Removal of COVID-19 domestic restrictions in England
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England
10 February 2022
Optometry First – Call to action
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England
27 January 2022
College of Optometrists invites nominations for College Council
26 January 2022
The College responds to a GOC consultation on a revised illegal practice protocol
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20 January 2022
What’s trending in vision sciences?
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17 January 2022
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12 January 2022
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22 December 2021
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17 December 2021
NHS confirms that GOS will remain a national service when the Health and Care Bill becomes law
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15 December 2021
Optometry degree apprenticeship put on hold
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