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20/06/2026

📱 MyCare.scot is now live!

The new MyCare.scot app⁠ gives people across Scotland secure access to their health and care information in one place.

As digital healthcare continues to evolve in Scotland, Optometry Scotland will monitor what this means for patients and eye care services.

19/06/2026

A busy week for the Optometry Scotland team!

📍 Attending the careers day at Alva Academy and speaking with pupils about careers in optometry

📍 Joining the Holyrood Events 'Public Sector Digital Transformation' event to explore the latest developments in digital innovation across the public sector.

Great to connect, learn and share ideas!

12/06/2026

Friday Round-Up

This week at Optometry Scotland:

• Early Child Development and Pre-school Review Coverage Statistics (2024/25) webinar hosted by Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland
• Reminder of the exclusive Scottish Optical Conference discount available to OS members
• OS is seeking member views on the GOC's discussion paper on future registrant fees
• OS Blog on Community Optometry Recognised in Scottish Parliament NHS Reform Debate

See more here on the latest OS News: https://optometryscotland.org.uk/news/

Have a great weekend.

09/06/2026

OS is seeking member views on the GOC's discussion paper on the future of registrant fees.

The paper explores options including differential fees for registrant groups, business registration fees, payment by instalments, reduced fees for newly qualified registrants, and fees linked to specialist qualifications such as Independent Prescribing.

We are keen to hear your views to help inform Optometry Scotland's response.

Please send any feedback to [email protected] by Friday 3 July 2026.

The GOC discussion paper closes on 20 July 2026.

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Brenda Rennie on her appointment as President of ABDO during its centenary year.

We were delighted to welcome Brenda to Black & Lizars Davidson’s Mains as part of ABDO’s nationwide practice visit programme and to recognise her longstanding contribution to the optical professions in Scotland.

We wish Brenda every success during her presidency.

Read the full blog on our website: https://optometryscotland.org.uk/2026/06/08/os-blog-welcoming-abdo-president-brenda-rennie-to-black-lizars-falkirk/

03/06/2026

Congratulations to Brenda Rennie on her appointment as President of Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO)!

Brenda has been a longstanding supporter of Optometry Scotland and a valued Honorary Member, making a significant contribution to the profession throughout her career. Her commitment to advancing eye care and supporting collaborative working across the optical sector is widely recognised and respected.

We wish Brenda every success during her term as President and look forward to continuing to work together in support of patients and the profession.

Read more here: https://optometryscotland.org.uk/2026/06/03/abdo-announces-brenda-rennie-appointed-as-new-abdo-president/

20/05/2026

Great to be at the Specsavers Professional Advancement Conference today.

Eilidh and Joanne are here speaking with delegates about the future of community optometry in Scotland, workforce development, enhanced services, and the important role optometrists and dispensing opticians continue to play across NHS eye care.

If you’re attending PAC today, please come over and say hello. We’d love to chat.

11/05/2026

Optometry Scotland has now submitted its response to the Department for Transport consultation on introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers.

Our response supports strengthening verification that drivers meet the existing legal vision standards for driving, through a clinically appropriate, proportionate and accessible approach delivered by regulated eye care professionals.

Thank you to members and sector colleagues who contributed to the development of the response.

Members can read the full submission by logging in here: https://optometryscotland.org.uk/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Foptometryscotland.org.uk%2Fmember-hub%2F

08/05/2026

Manifesto Priority 3: Secure Workforce & Infrastructure

Scotland needs a sustainable community optometry workforce and the infrastructure to support modern NHS eye care services.

Optometry Scotland is calling for investment in workforce planning, training, digital infrastructure and integrated systems to ensure patients can continue to access high-quality care in their local communities.

Read more about our manifesto priorities here: https://optometryscotland.org.uk/publications/

01/05/2026

Community optometry is already delivering high-quality, accessible eye care across Scotland. With the right support, it can do even more.

Optometry Scotland’s manifesto sets out a clear priority: enable community optometry to play a fuller role in delivering NHS care. That means expanding services, making better use of existing clinical skills, and ensuring funding reflects the care being provided.

Patients should be able to access the right care, in the right place, at the right time. By strengthening community-based services, we can improve access, reduce pressure on hospital eye services, and support a more sustainable NHS.

Community Optometry: A Sustainable Solution for Eye Care.

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