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We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference on Monday 28 September, bringing together healthcare leaders to discuss how expanding neighbourhood‑led healthcare can help revitalise the NHS.

Learn more: https://t.co/9xtQBU6J2s

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It’s been a valuable few days at the Liberal Democrats Party Conference, with plenty of opportunities to discuss how healthcare services can better meet the needs of patients.

More updates to come as we head to Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference this weekend.

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We’re pleased to see today’s policy motion on primary care pass at the Liberal Democrats Party Conference. The motion recognises the crucial role of primary care in preventing illness, supporting early intervention and reducing the demand on hospitals.

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We attended the @Moreincommon_ session at the Liberal Democrat Conference, where they shared findings from new public opinion research showing health remains a key concern for voters across all groups − underscoring the vital role of primary care.

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We’ve arrived in Brighton for the Liberal Democrats Party Conference this weekend, where we will be engaging with parliamentarians and sector partners on the role of optometry in delivering accessible, community‑led eye care.

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Our Roadshow series drew to a close in Belfast last night, and we want to thank every member who joined us across the nation to share their experiences, ideas and ambitions for community optometry.

Watch for more.

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Less than 24 hours left to have your say.

Share your perspective on the GOC’s proposals to update its 2013 testing of sight statement – something that could shape how sight tests are delivered for years to come.

Open to AOP members and non-members.

https://t.co/8BFejVKJ1U

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Yesterday, we attended the All Party Parliamentary Health Group’s report launch on improving access to primary care services, co‑chaired by Dr Simon Opher MP, Lord Kamall and Jess Brown-Fuller MP.

The event explored solutions for improving access to primary care across England.

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There’s still time to have your say 👇

Recent GOC proposals could affect how sight tests are delivered for years to come.

Share your views via our short survey - open to AOP members and non-members.

Deadline extended to midnight on 15 September.

https://t.co/nNxzYHyPrh

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Stuart Andrew, MP for Daventry and former Shadow Health Secretary, visited Browett’s Opticians in Daventry to learn more about how community optometry is supporting patients and helping to relieve pressure on NHS eye care services.

Learn more: https://t.co/QsYZDsEX8R

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Kevin Thompson, former AOP Chair and long standing Councillor, whose impact on the AOP and the wider profession was extraordinary.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Kevin’s family, friends and loved ones.

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This autumn, we will be attending party conferences for Labour, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party, Reform UK and the Conservatives, taking place across September and October.

We look forward to sharing updates from the conferences.

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GOC proposals could change how sight tests are delivered for years to come.

Optometrists and dispensing opticians – share your views before 8 September via our short survey.

https://t.co/N5QzGYsZqS

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Our Board Chairman, Nizz Sabir, and Communications and External Affairs Director, John White, met with Martin Vickers, MP for Brigg and Immingham, to discuss community optometry's role in delivering accessible eye care across Martin’s constituency.

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Share your views on the @GOC_UK's proposals to revise the 2013 statement on the testing of sight.

Whether you’re an optometrist, DO or part of a wider optical team, we want to hear from you.

Take part in the survey and help inform our response: https://t.co/hVjaUnFw3F.

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The @GOC_UK has announced a consultation to consider an update to its 2013 testing of sight statement.

We will be supporting members to understand the proposals and a survey will help shape our final response to the consultation.

Read the briefing: https://t.co/XxkX8wlG5b

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We welcome the appointment of James Frith MP as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for eye care at the Department of Health and Social Care.

We look forward to working with him to ensure accessible eye care is available to every patient.

https://t.co/1SJd7rmdPq

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Have you provided safety tips to patients about viewing the solar eclipse on 12 August?

Moorfields Eye Hospital surgeon Alex Ionides offers advice on staying safe during the solar eclipse. Read more insight from Alex and ways to view the eclipse safely → https://t.co/nBHfANwXmt

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Last night, our roadshow arrived in Birmingham, and it was an engaging evening focused on raising the profile of community optometry.

We look forward to welcoming you at our final roadshow stop in Belfast on 14 September.

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Most common eye problems don't need A&E.

Through our Eye care everywhere campaign, we are calling for urgent eye care services to be available nationwide across England.

Let’s ensure access to eye care for everyone, everywhere.

Learn more: https://t.co/UPQ7qkRgp3