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– 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
UK optical practices feel the business impact of COVID-19
Practice owners express business concerns as coronavirus outbreak develops
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.
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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OFNC statement on COVID-19 Support
The Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC) and its members...
FODO update on eye care provision
GOC and College issue advice.
FODO’s response to GOC and College statements
Restarting GOS
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
Support for GOS in England
The Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee and its members are working closely with NHS England on supporting GOS contractors.
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.
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
Other news
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
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.
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.