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The article reports on the collaboration of the Institute of Optometry and the London South Bank University to launch the Doctor of Optometry programme in London, England. Sir Patrick Cable-Alexander said that the scheme involves a taught element in the first two years. It notes that the entry level for the new doctorate will be evidence of work at a masters level, but optometrists who had a paper published or completed a higher diploma or produced high quality written material will be eligible.

The article highlights the meeting of the GOC which was held in London, England on June 28, 2007. Members received updates on the white paper working groups and progress within the British Department of Health where they asked to endorse the proposal for fitness to practise hearings to be moved to an independent adjudication body. A new unified competency framework for optics was also proposed to take on board best practice from the Optometrists Association Australia.

Reports on a new approach to primary ophthalmic services proposed by the College of Optometrists in England to the British Department of Health. Levels of service that the Health Bill enabled the secretary of state to define which were given by the College in its policy paper; Views of College CEO Bryony Pawinska on ophthalmic service; Associations that have given support for the proposal.