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ABDO policy

Welcome to the Policy section of the ABDO website. Here you will find information on our political engagement, regulations and links to guidelines as well as position statements and our responses to consultations. If you can’t find what you are looking for or would like to speak directly with our team please contact Alistair Bridge abridge@abdo.org.uk.

Meet the ABDO Policy Team

Clinical Lead

Telephone: 07506 328571

Email: mhalford@abdo.org.uk

ABDO Advice and Guidance

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Consultations

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Position Papers

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Optical Confederation

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UK regulation & activity

England

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Northern Ireland

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Scotland

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Wales

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Useful links

Opticians Act and Amendments since 1989

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Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Click here

GOC

GOC Practice Guidance

Click here

GOC rules around Legislation

Click here

Search the register for a Dispensing Optician or Optometrist

Click here

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