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Today, we've launched our Professional Development Framework. Defining the key professional topics relevant across all orthoptic roles, it provides a shared language to support and guide development throughout a career in orthoptics. buff.ly/vFG4Ivy #OrthopticCareers

"A job that has a true sense of meaning." Connor discusses his role as an Advanced Orthoptist and why he was attracted to a career in healthcare. Find out more about careers in orthoptics: buff.ly/Dp3VdHA #OrthopticCareers buff.ly/8p3Ra8p

Meet Kate, a trainee #AdvancedClinicalPractitioner studying at @sheffielduni. Our specialist masters has allowed Kate to learn a range of ophthalmic examination techniques and better support children in her eye clinic 👁️ Read more⬇️ sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/about/st… @BIOS_Orthoptics

Still time to register for the second of our Lunchtime Support Workforce Mini Webinars on 29th July! We'll be covering basic eye anatomy and physiology with Roger Humphry, Consultant Ophthalmologist. You can register for free on our website here: buff.ly/yFza4kk

The presentations from our Symposium and Workforce Programme launch event are now available for members via the CPD Library. buff.ly/L7xoCGn [login required] #BIOS2025

Orthoptists … improve your knowledge of a Greener NHS and how carbon literacy with this new E-learning. Useful for building into our Orthoptic processes and service developments @BIOS_Orthoptics @AbergeleOrthop @CraigmuzzMurray @HaggertyHelen

Our Orthoptic Workforce Report makes use of the extensive data from our workforce survey to provide an analysis of the current orthoptic workforce. Read the report: buff.ly/yjRr9Mf

Our journal, BIOJ, is completely open-access and publishes in areas related to clinical ocular motility, visual function, amblyopia, binocular vision and strabismus. Read the latest articles here: buff.ly/D2liQ7c

Our animated video on patching explains amblyopia treatment in a fun and engaging way that helps children understand and alleviate any fears they may have. Find more tips and resources to help with occlusion: buff.ly/hp81hjG #WePatch

Interested in doing more to promote orthoptics? Join us this lunchtime at 12.30 for a virtual coffee chat! No need to register, just join via the link: buff.ly/yUygFyK

The second of our Lunchtime Support Workforce Mini Webinars is coming up on 29th July! This time we'll be covering basic eye anatomy and physiology with Roger Humphry, Consultant Ophthalmologist. You can register for free on our website here: buff.ly/yFza4kk

If you haven't already, take a look at our new Professional Development Framework, designed to support your professional development at every stage of your career. Find out more: buff.ly/vFG4Ivy

Looking for a healthcare career where you can make a real difference? Check out orthoptics. Read Mostafa's story: buff.ly/MvjHEgJ #OrthopticCareers @HealthCareersUK, @BeverleyHarden @UCAS

Interested in doing more to promote orthoptics? Join us for a virtual coffee chat at 12.30pm on 31st July. Our visibility champions promote orthoptics at local careers events and inspire future professionals across the UK and Ireland. Join here: buff.ly/yUygFyK

Book now for this year's Scottish Clinical Meeting in Inverness on 31st October. The agenda includes talks from RNIB on upcoming innovations for sight loss, squint surgery and neuro-ophthalmology, and talks from orthoptists with interesting cases. buff.ly/WwiL8kc

The deadline has been extended for nominations for the Advancing Healthcare Awards, Cymru! You now have until Monday 4th August. buff.ly/6eMtyjd

📢 We're launching a new series of webinars! Designed to support AHPs working at (or towards) advanced levels of practice and those who manage them. Please share with colleagues! hcpc-uk.org/news-and-event…

The HCPC renewal window for orthoptists is currently open. You have until 31st August to complete your renewal. You can also get more information and support if you've been selected for audit via the BIOS website: buff.ly/QoH66tA

#WePatch raises awareness of amblyopia and provides support around patching and occlusion. We’ve put together some simple tips and resources to make the process easier and even fun! Find out more and check out our new video: buff.ly/RxYf4LH

One more week left to apply for our Fight for Sight / BIOS Small Research Grant. The successful applicant will be an orthoptist researching a topic that would increase the scientific evidence base relevant to orthoptic patients and the profession. buff.ly/UmzYdpI

A great explanation of amblyopia… a condition commonly found during Orthoptic-led vision screening. Amblyopia must be treated during the critical years of visual development to prevent permanent problems… why inequities in provision are so important to address @BIOS_Orthoptics