👋 Meet Stuart, our Duncan & Todd Representative Read more: optometryscotland.org.uk/202… #OptometryScotland #GetToKnowTheBoard

20 years of General Ophthalmic Services in Scotland 👁️ Watch a short clip from our GOS20 film, celebrating the people and progress behind two decades of community eye care. ▶️ Watch the full film on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=Rv7WqZlR…

OS Autumn Newsletter is now out! Members can check their emails or sign in to the Members Hub on our website to read the latest edition: optometryscotland.org.uk/202… If you have any queries, please contact the OS office at [email protected]

🎉 Congratulations to Chloe Sharp! A huge congratulations to Chloe, an optometrist at Specsavers Irvine, on receiving the Doug Perkins Medal for Clinical Excellence A fantastic achievement and well-deserved recognition Read more below 👇 optometryscotland.org.uk/202…

👋 Meet Maria McAllister, Vice Chair of OS As part of our Get to Know the Board series, Maria shares more about her background, her role within OS and the priorities she is keen to support Read here: optometryscotland.org.uk/202… #OptometryScotland #GetToKnowTheBoard

⏰ Only a few days left to vote! Help us support Frank Munro in the NHS Scotland Awards Reader’s Choice category. Frank played an important role in establishing GOS in Scotland. Vote before the deadline 👇 🔗nationalworldevents.com/sha-…

👋 Meet Richard, Chair of OS We’re kicking off our new Get to Know the Board series First up, Richard shares a little more about his role, experience and what matters most to him in optometry: optometryscotland.org.uk/202… #OptometryScotland #GetToKnowTheBoard

🗳️ Voting is now open for the NHS Scotland Awards Reader’s Choice Award! We’re proud to have nominated Frank Munro for his role in helping establish General Ophthalmic Services in Scotland at this years Scotland's Health Awards Vote for Frank here 👇 nationalworldevents.com/sha-…

🎉 OS is delighted to announce our new Chair, Richard, and Vice-Chair, Maria, following our recent AGM! Stay tuned for our get to know series and read more here optometryscotland.org.uk/202…

What you may have missed this week 👁 OS News 📢 Policy & Profession Updates 📅 Dates & Opportunities Read the latest updates on our OS news here: optometryscotland.org.uk/new…

It’s Self-care Fr-eye-day and a great chance to get patients involved in Vision Matters’ Screen Amnesty for #NEHW Encourage them to take a proper break from screens You can download our NEHW pack here: optometryscotland.org.uk/wp-… #NEHW #Optometry

Today’s #NEHW theme is simple: live well to see well Healthy habits can help protect your sight, including eating well, staying active, not smoking and wearing UV protection in strong sunlight Download our resources: optometryscotland.org.uk/wp-… #LiveWellToSeeWell #Optometry

Today’s #NEHW theme is children’s eye health Optometry Scotland has free resources to help you share today’s message with families in your care here: optometryscotland.org.uk/wp-… #ChildrensEyeHealth #Optometry

This #NationalEyeHealthWeek remind patients that an eye examination can reveal more than changes to vision Download here: optometryscotland.org.uk/wp-… #NEHW #Optometry #PrimaryEyeCare

#NEHW takes place next week To support members, we’ve created a new toolkit in the Members’ Area, including: • 3 graphic-style practice posters • 4 image-based patient awareness posters • social media pack Log in to download: optometryscotland.org.uk/202…

PCA(O)2026(07) is now available to read, alongside a short OS summary highlighting the key points for members 👉 Read the PCA and OS Summary are available on our website here: optometryscotland.org.uk/202…

Important FTY update, PSD Scotland has issued its FTY expression of interest. We recommend that practice owners and other decision-makers wait for further OS advice before responding. The EOI remains open until Wed 23 Sept Read here: optometryscotland.org.uk/202…

The FTY Expression of Interest is expected shortly. OS welcomes confirmation of 100% GOS, but key employment, supervision, governance and practice viability questions remain unresolved. Read OS's position and advice to practices: optometryscotland.org.uk/202…

The countdown is on, just 20 hours until we celebrate the 20 years of General Ophthalmic Services Gala Evening We can’t wait to come together to recognise the impact of community optometry #GOS20 #CommunityOptometry

New PCA now available Members may also wish to read the accompanying letter from the Chief Optometric Adviser, which provides further guidance and context. 👉 Read the PCA, OS summary and Chief Optometric Advisor’s letter on our website. optometryscotland.org.uk/202…