The AOP

Our Board Chair, Nizz Sabir, and Chief Executive, Adam Sampson, met with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' President, Mohamed Elalfy, and Chief Executive, Ali Rivett, to discuss priorities for improving access to eye care and supporting sustainable services across the NHS.

A fantastic #WestminsterEyeHealthDay with our fellow #TheEyesHaveIt partners – funded by Roche Products Ltd. We launched our Shared Vision for Eye Care that calls for better care for people living with sight loss and eye health conditions. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

We have published our response to the GOC’s consultation on proposed updates to the testing of sight statement and changes to supervision and delegation.

We’ll continue to engage with the GOC as it considers next steps and keep members updated.
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As conference season comes to an end, there is one clear take home for health policy: primary and community care are central to the NHS's future.

Now that work moves from conversation into action to ensure optometry is central to tackling the postcode lottery in eye care.

We were pleased to attend the Health and Care reception and the Health Charity Showcase at the Conservative Party Conference. It was a productive evening, and a welcome opportunity emphasise the importance of improving access to primary care services.