Unlocking Opportunity: BIOS Shares Latest on Orthoptic Apprenticeships
A pioneering orthoptics apprenticeship is in development, aiming to create new opportunities for people to train as orthoptists and help tackle the growing demand [...]
BIOS launch new careers resources for National AHP Support Workforce Week
This week is AHP Support Worker Week, a chance to shine the spotlight on, and highlight, our fabulous Orthoptic and Ophthalmic Support Workforce. To [...]
BIOS pays tribute to former Chair Carolyn Calcutt
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Carolyn Calcutt, the former Chair of BIOS from 1974 to 1981. [...]
NHS England Engagement Webinars for Special Schools Eye Care Programme
NHS England has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) in relation to Sight Testing and Dispensing and Dental Checks in Special Educational Settings, giving [...]
Orthoptic Workforce Survey
During the month of November, starting on Monday 4th, we are conducting a full UK-wide Workforce Activity Survey. Run every two years, the survey [...]
Team of the Year award for Royal London Hospital Orthoptics Department at the Barts Health AHP Awards 2024
This amazing AHP team based at the Royal London Hospital has made significant strides in patient care, transforming services through innovation and collaboration. They [...]
#PrescribingNow Campaign Relaunched with Letter to DHSC
Today, we joined with others in the the #PrescribingNow Campaign to write to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), calling on the [...]
BIOS Celebrates Black History Month- October 2024
The inspiring theme for Black History Month 2024, in the United Kingdom is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. This theme encourages shining a spotlight on the untold [...]
