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covid update 

– sector news

jan 5th

England and Scotland today join Northern Ireland and Wales in nationwide lockdowns. Here is an update about what we know at this stage.

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INDUSTRY Updates & News

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UK optical practices feel the business impact of COVID-19

Practice owners express business concerns as coronavirus outbreak develops

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COVID-19 - updated guidance 

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FODO Ireland and the AOI have today published an updated COVID-19 framework for primary eye care providers to help you complete your COVID-19 response plan. 

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COVID-19 framework for primary eye care providers

FODO Ireland has today published a COVID-19 framework for primary eye care providers to help you complete your COVID-19 response plan. 

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FODO member update 

New Covid-19 guidance and updates on furlough and SEISS

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OFNC statement on COVID-19 Support  

The Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC) and its members...

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FODO update on eye care provision

GOC and College issue advice.

FODO’s response to GOC and College statements 
Restarting GOS   

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Hakim Group provides free guidance to independents during Covid-19 crisis

The support includes advice on the reopening of practices, and remains accessible as lockdown restriction ease

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GOC update on Education

GOC statement on education provision during the COVID-19 emergency.

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Support for GOS in England 

The Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee and its members are working closely with NHS England on supporting GOS contractors. 

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COVID-19: government releases initial guidance

On their Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

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The Covid-19 news digest 

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Just to bring you up to speed and simplify the overabundance of sector updates since Friday.  

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FODO Member update

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OFNC statement – resumption of GOS. New guidance: meeting the eye care needs of people at higher risk of Covid-19 
Sector responds to viral video 
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A week of milestones for many optical workers.

As English optometrists begin offering routine appointments, OT  catches up with staff about the highs and lows of returning to a new normal

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COVID-19 Webinar

The Hakim Group is attempting to build an industry-wide network in order to better support independent practices during the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation.

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Webinar - SightCare Question Time No3

As part of the #StrongerTogether initiative we are addressing some of the big issues facing our sector during and beyond this Covid-challenge.

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