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.

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. surveymonkey.com/r/THCMY6B

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: ow.ly/XpCF50ZAYOZ.

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.

Yesterday, our roadshow series stopped in Manchester to put a spotlight on how community optometry has a role to play in NHS reform and influencing national health priorities. Join us at our next roadshow takes place in Birmingham on 5 August: ow.ly/AuCw50ZrURk

Join us at our roadshows, focusing on our Five-Year strategy for members and our commitment to amplifying the voice of the profession. Each session includes food and refreshments. Book your place: ow.ly/GV1H50ZjgJw

Join us this summer and autumn for a new series of roadshow events designed to grow the voice of the optometry profession across the UK. The workshop will provide tools to help you showcase the impact of optometry in your community. Book your place: ow.ly/oAvP50ZbQHc

We published our 2026 Annual Report this week. Over the past year, we have continued to champion a changing profession, helping to shape the future of eye care. The report highlights key milestones and achievements with and on behalf of our members. ow.ly/oEle50Z5uP5

We are hosting a joint webinar with sector bodies, exploring how primary eye care can play a more involved role across the glaucoma pathway to deliver more patient centred care. The webinar will take place on 30 June, from 7:30 - 8:45pm. Register here: ow.ly/h8AI50Z5els

Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak to all our members celebrating – we wish you a blessed and joyful day.

We joined sector bodies to welcome NHS England's new Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) glaucoma guidance. It represents a significant step towards improving consistency in glaucoma care. Read the statement: ow.ly/BvPn50Z2P6s

We have responded to the Government’s consultation, welcoming its proposal to introduce mandatory eyesight testing for drivers over 70 as an important first step towards improving road safety. Read the full response: ow.ly/8Zio50YYaFM

Last week, we welcomed the opportunity to see Vikki Slade MP open a Westminster Hall debate on the reform of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), highlighting the need for systems that are “modern, fair and safe”, that improve the DVLA’s contribution to road safety.

We were pleased to meet with Vikki Slade MP to discuss reform of current vision standards for drivers, to make roads safer. We also discussed opportunities around the clinical capability of optometry, enhanced eye care service commissioning and the need for digital connectivity.