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Vision Express acquires Batemans Opticians
Vision Express has acquired G.Bateman Group, the family owned optical company, for an undisclosed sum,
Published: 2 May 2008 Ref: Optician Online
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GOC removes 442 names for failure to re-register
The General Optical Council has removed 442 registrants from its register for failure to renew their registration for 2008/09.
Published: 11 April 2008 Ref: Optician Online
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Sight-saving injection approved
Thousands of patients in England and Wales will soon be getting the sight-saving drug Lucentis on the NHS. The injection treats age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of sight loss in the UK.
Published: 2 April 2008 Ref: BBC News
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Prescriptions in Scotland cut to £5
The cost of NHS prescriptions in Scotland has been cut by almost £2. The reduction, from £6.85 to £5, is the first of several price drops, which will result in free prescriptions for all in 2011.
Published: 1 April 2008 Ref: BBC News
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Just four weeks to go until Optometry Tomorrow 2008!
With just four weeks to go until Optometry Tomorrow 2008 the College of Optometrists is urging delegates to book now to avoid disappointment. Leading figures from the profession will be presenting a series of lectures and workshops
Published: 18 March 2008 Ref: UK Optometry Blog
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Pharmacies unaware of law on plano sales
Pharmacies appear to be unaware that plano cosmetic contact lenses must be sold under supervision, Optician's latest mystery shopper exercise has revealed.
Published: 15 February 2008 Ref: Optician Online
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Immigration: New Guidance on checking for illegal workers
From 29 February new rules come into force on the checking workers for their right to work in the UK.
Published: 7 February 2008 Ref: REC online
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Clearview Training launches a refresher course for the College of Optometrists, Examination for Non EEA/EU Qualified Optometrists.
If you are planning to sit the College of Optometrist’s Examination for Non EEA/EU Qualified Optometrists then CLEARVIEW Training has developed a refresher programme just for you.
Published: 15 January 2008
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