We have issued a joint letter with the College of Optometrists to the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, urging the Government to introduce mandatory vision checks for drivers when they first apply for a licence and at every renewal. Learn more: ow.ly/JIbh50VUQ8u

We were delighted to collaborate with fellow membership bodies and associations to exchange valuable ideas and insights, all centered on enhancing the support we provide to our members. Thank you to the team at Lloyd + Whyte for putting together and facilitating the session.

Today, we had the pleasure of meeting with @Rosie_wrighting MP to discuss the significant impact that community eye care has on the nation's eye health and the greater role that optometry can play within a transformed, integrated primary care system.

We’re urging the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and each Integrated Care Board to adopt these interventions as part of a roadmap to make eye health fit for the future. Read more here: rnib.in/ValueOfVisionR… 10/10

We welcome the new RNIB report, 'The Value of Vision: Six Interventions to Improve Eye Care', which presents key recommendations for improving eye care services in England and preventing avoidable sight loss. Learn more: ow.ly/zHZM50W3ZIh

We welcome the additional funding for the NHS outlined in the Spending Review, but further investment in optometry is crucial to securing long-term sustainability and improvements to patient care and outcomes across the NHS. Learn more: ow.ly/l1yV50W8tp6

Sector bodies behind the bespoke quality assurance toolkit, Quality in Optometry (QiO), are calling on practitioners across England who use the service to take part in a survey >>> // The AOP ow.ly/ORLy50WcbOE

We have launched our #YouWontSeeItComing campaign to highlight the importance of early glaucoma detection through regular sight tests. Watch for more from Paul as he shares his experience of early glaucoma diagnosis and treatment. ow.ly/xnJx50WhCSH

Great to see the The Independent highlight our #YouWontSeeItComing campaign. We’re calling on the Government to commit to a national glaucoma pathway for England, ensuring faster, more equal access to eye care across the UK. Learn more: ow.ly/zcBN50WiWvR

This week, we launched our #YouWontSeeItComing campaign, shedding light on the ‘silent’ progression of glaucoma which can cause patients to lose significant vision before noticing a problem. Watch the film and get involved in our campaign: ow.ly/8YUY50WhEUE

Our Chief Executive, Adam Sampson, appeared on Radio 4’s In Touch to discuss the potential impact of the 10-Year Health Plan on eye care and its critical role in tackling waiting lists. Listen for more: ow.ly/J8hh50Wn3vN

We’re pleased to see the BBC News (UK) highlight our #YouWontSeeItComing campaign on the postcode lottery in glaucoma care and the need for a national glaucoma pathway in England to ensure all patients have access to a sight-saving diagnosis. Read more:ow.ly/Qt9E50WmQbP

The RNIB and The AOP is encouraging practitioners to share experiences of providing low vision support. The RNIB’s survey will be used as evidence in a mapping exercise that will seek to end the ‘postcode lottery’ for low vision support. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/CUR150WpISO

Community optometrist, and AOP Council and Board member, Ankur Trivedi, highlights the value of community optometry in improving the nation’s eye health, discussing Gloucestershire's Community Ophthalmic Link which featured in the Government’s recent 10-Year-Plan for Health.

We have issued a joint response with College of Optometrists to the BBC feature on vision standards for driving and the calls made by affected families to prevent future road deaths. Learn more: ow.ly/UcNV50WyAcO

In case you missed it, the BBC published a feature on the growing concerns over drivers’ vision standards after families campaigned in the wake of fatal collisions, highlighting that the current reliance on self-certification is inadequate. Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

We had the pleasure of organising a practice visit with Zoë Franklin MP to Bayfields Opticians to showcase how community practices are already delivering essential, front-line care to people across the country. Learn more: ow.ly/oSk250WA0JB

We, alongside College of Optometrists, have welcomed the proposed inclusion of mandatory sight tests for drivers over the age of 70 in the new road safety strategy, set to be published this autumn. Learn more: ow.ly/Rc5850WCUNg

As part of our joint advocacy work with the College of Optometrists, we have published five core principles to support the effective implementation of vision standards for drivers in the UK. Learn more: ow.ly/aYpc50WF4GR

The GOC has published new research on a risk-based framework for sight testing, exploring the risks when sight test components are separated by person, time or place. We look forward to engaging in future discussions with the GOC and sector stakeholders on this vital issue.