Child Visions Screening Survey – Deadline Extension
We're currently surveying all orthoptic departments in England to allow us to establish the current provision of ‘orthoptic-led’ and ‘non-orthoptic-led’ child vision screening. In [...]
Orthoptist apprenticeship standard consultation – now open
The Orthoptist Trailblazer Group are pleased to announce that they have opened a consultation on the draft apprenticeship standard for the Level 6 Orthoptist. [...]
Supporting eye health services through independent prescribing for orthoptists
A letter from Craig Murray, Chair of BIOS, to Victoria Atkins MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the importance of [...]
Discussions on a separate pay spine for nurses
BOSTU have received a letter from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in relation to a call for evidence that has been [...]
Updated NICE Guideline on Stroke Rehabilitation in Adults
The updated guidelines highlight the massive strides made towards cementing the place of orthoptists within the stroke care team. The guidance is now that [...]
Orthoptist takes office as Master of The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
In what she called “a giant leap for orthoptists”, Liz Shilling (known professionally as Liz Tomlin), was installed this week as Master of The [...]
BIOS Member Communications Survey
How would you like to hear from us? As a membership organisation and trade union, it is essential that we're able to communicate in [...]
Revised Curriculum Framework for Orthoptics
BIOS have today launched a revised Curriculum Framework for Pre-registration Orthoptic Education and Training. The new framework adds in content covering sustainability, Equality, Diversity [...]