Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme has moved from CET, bringing optical professionals in line with other healthcare industries, and allows optical professionals to tailor their learning and development to their interests and scope of practice.
With the continuation of 3-year cycles and the same points quota, the new CPD scheme allows greater flexibility and covers a greater breadth of professional skills, aligned to the standards of practice
KCWHF LOC AGM & SpaMedica CPD Evening
Join us for a CPD evening at DoubleTree by Hilton
Topic: SpaMedica Files: Anatomy of a complication – Peer Review
3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider.
Audience: Optometrist, Dispensing optician
Date: Monday 18th May 6- 8pm
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Primary Eyecare Services – Quality in enhanced services: delayed referrals discussion workshop
This session uses three real-world case studies of delayed referrals to examine both the systemic hurdles and individual factors that can lead to patient safety risks.
Together, we will reflect on current referral practices, share peer-to-peer learning, and develop practical strategies to ensure safer, more consistent care that aligns with GOC Standards of Practice.
There are 3 interactive CPD points for Optoms & DOs
Date: May 19, 2026 07:00 PM
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Optom Academy -Peer review: What is the right recall?
This peer review session will provide Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians with the opportunity to explore various scenarios surrounding patient recall for their next sight test. The session will focus on the correct application of early retest codes in England
3 interactive CPD points Optoms & DOs – peer review
Date: 20th May 7-8pm
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Eyecare – The Cornea in Younger Patients, Contact Lens Fitting and Myopia Control – The Forgotten Facts
Date: Tuesday 5th May 7- 8 pm
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Awareness to Advocacy – RNIB Sight Loss and Complex Needs Training Day
Support patients with sight loss and complex needs – with confidence. Training available to Eye Care Professionals
Join us at RNIB’s award-winning Grimaldi Building in central London for a hands-on, CPD-accredited training day designed for optometrists, dispensing opticians, and students.
7 Interactive CPD Points
Date : Wednesday 17 June 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Ticket cost: £35 (Refreshments and lunch included!)
Location – RNIB Grimaldi Building, 154a Pentonville Road, London N1 9JE
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Infectious Keratitis Ocular Network Conference 2026
Talks from Mr Nizar Din, Miss Su-yin Koay, and Mr Arun Kiru are delighted to launch the Infectious Keratitis Ocular Network (IKON) Conference 2026 — a new international meeting dedicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration in infectious keratitis and ocular surface disease.
Date: Thursday 4 June • 9 AM – 5 PM
Location: Royal College of Physicians, London
Fee – £40-£100
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Positive Impact – EDOF – WTF? (Why The Fuss?)
In this insightful session, Phil will delve into the world of Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) lenses, discussing their unique characteristics, benefits, and fitting techniques. You’ll learn: How EDOF lenses work and how they differ from traditional multifocal designs. The latest EDOF lens options available on the market. Best practices for fitting EDOF lenses to presbyopic patients. The role of EDOF lenses in myopia management.
Recorded webinar
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AOP Practice Team Webinars in Partnership with Johnson & Johnson
This recorded lecture explores the motivations behind contact lens wear and provides insight and ideas on how to identify potential new contact lens wearers.
View recording here
Further CPD courses are available to access here