Recent Posts 04-05-2020
The Irish have outlined their plans to reopening the economy from the 18th May. It involves Opticians at phase 1, although still am unsure if it means a complete back to normal. Ireland's Leo Varadkar has laid out a plan to ease the coronavirus lockdown in the country that will...Read More...
Recent Posts 04-05-2020
Locum Optometrists and Locum Dispensing Opticians: Good news as HMRC will start contacting you if you may be eligible for the Self Employment Income Scheme (SEIS) from this week. SEIS is to come into play ahead of schedule qwith claims opening May 13th and the funds to be in your...Read More...
Recent Posts 04-05-2020
Locums: Good news as HMRC will start contacting you if you may be eligible for the Self Employment Income Scheme (SEIS) from this week.SEIS is to come into play ahead of schedule qwith claims opening May 13th and the funds to be in your accounts by the end of the...Read More...
Recent Posts 19-03-2020
To all locum Optometrists and locum Dispensing Opticians, We hope you are all healthy and well. In light of the current COVID-19 situation and the impact it could have on the industry, we wanted to address a few issues. We understand the concerns you have about cancelled clinics and lost...Read More...
Recent Posts 19-03-2020
The 2020 Spring Budget was heavily dominated by the issue of Coronavirus and of how to protect the economy against its effects. The government has outlaid many proposals for the employed and small to medium size businesses to overcome any interruption to trade. We try to summarise the key things...Read More...
Recent Posts 19-03-2020
To all locums, We hope you are all healthy and well. In light of the current COVID-19 situation and the impact it could have on the industry, we wanted to address a few issues. We understand the concerns you have about cancelled clinics and lost earnings. However, due to the...Read More...
Recent Posts 17-02-2020
With all the sad news we are facing at the moment, there is some good news for the self employed - the controversial IR35 tax reforms have been delayed for a year. A welcome piece of news for locums and employers who use locums. Speaking in the House of Commons...Read More...
Recent Posts 19-09-2019
So you have set up your limited company and are busy locuming as an Optometrist or Dispensing Optician. Your earning good money and you notice that your cash figure is building up. You decide to treat yourself and decide to buy a new car, go on a holiday, etc. You...Read More...
Recent Posts 20-07-2017
IT connectivity, a new prescribing qualification and work on gender pay gaps highlighted at College of Optometrists roundtable Key members of the optical profession met at a College of Optometrists roundtable event to determine the best way to prepare for the changes set to hit optometrists and dispensing opticians in...Read More...
Recent Posts 20-07-2017
Researchers are stressing that maintaining vision is key to the wider health and wellbeing of older adults The importance of elderly patients’ vision has once again been highlighted, after the release of a new study examining the impact of visual impairment on physical and mental health. German researchers followed nearly...Read More...