BIOS Conference – Abstract Submissions Open Now – Deadline Extension
The BIOS Conference is taking place 11th – 12th July 2024 at the Pendulum Hotel in Manchester. Orthoptists and other eye-care professionals from the UK, Ireland and [...]
BIOS Member Survey 2024
The BIOS Member Survey is a chance for you to have your say about the information and services that we provide and will help [...]
#TalkAboutFlex – Health Unions launch campaign to encourage better use of flexible working
Did you know that last year over 30,000 people left their NHS role due to work-life balance? We’ve joined forces with the other NHS [...]
Decent NHS pay rise is crucial if both the workforce and the economy are to grow, say health unions
Proper investment in NHS staff is essential for both the UK’s economic success and if there's to be any hope of filling record staff [...]
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 [...]