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 [...]
BIOS signs NHS sexual safety charter
We joined with other health organisations to commit to a zero-tolerance approach to harmful sexual behaviours in the workplace. On 4 September 2023, NHS [...]
AHPs’ Day 2023
On the 14th of October, we will be joining with the 13 other allied health professions (AHPs) to celebrate the 6th annual AHPs’ Day. [...]
