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13 March 2025
The College of Optometrists responds to the abolishment of NHS England
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England
13 March 2025
The College issues a statement about cancellation of enhanced eye care services in Hampshire
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England
12 March 2025
College response to inquiry into Ophthalmology Services in Wales
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21 February 2025
College response to the DHSC consultation on regulating NHS managers
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17 February 2025
Quarter of drivers affected by bright headlights drive less at night as a result
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12 February 2025
The College of Optometrists responds to the UK Government’s Spending Review 2025
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29 January 2025
College responds to GOC consultation on Business Regulation
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22 November 2024
The College presents evidence at parliamentary hearing on The Safer Phones Bill
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18 November 2024
Primary eye care backs the government's three key shifts in NHS care
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18 November 2024
Help shape NHS eye care in England
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24 October 2024
Government commissions research into headlight glare following College involvement in campaign
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12 September 2024
College welcomes Prime Minister's commitment to reform the NHS
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10 July 2024
The College submits its response to the GOC's draft strategy 2025-2030
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9 July 2024
College welcomes new Government and urges eye health to be prioritised
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26 June 2024
College urges next government to prioritise eye health
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