Media Centre
Welcome to ABDO’s Media Centre where you can find out more about the Association of British Dispensing Opticians’ activities and events, and access news and analysis, expert opinion, press releases, annual reports and other media resources.
Our press team is happy to help you with your enquiries and provides you with information on eye care, eye wear and issues affecting the optical industry.
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ABDO responds to the GOC Council decision to approve new education standards and outcomes
ABDO’s Management & Leadership Training opened to all eye care and eye wear professionals
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ABDO Award for Careers in Eyecare Campaign
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ABDO freezes member subscriptions for 2021
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ABDO to offer members online regional events
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ABDO Members tune in for first online Consultation Day
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Cautious welcome from ABDO for new ways forward for GOC ESR
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ABDO calls for action on discrimination and harassment
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ABDO in the news
The science and art of dispensing optics
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"The future of the profession is still really strong"
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ABDO campaign recognised
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Lockdown for Optician's
Antonia Chitty, Head of Communications and IT
Email: achitty@abdo.org.uk
Mobile: 07538 525476
Carol Smith, Communications Officer
Email: csmith@abdo.org.uk
Mobile: 07494 919533
Latest News
Getting to know you: Carol Smith
ABDO communications officer
Take 5: with Peter Reeve
Covid, climate change and future plans
Bernard Maitenaz: my friend and mentor
A tribute by Elaine Grisdale
Obituary: Bernard Maitenaz
Inventor of Varilux passes away aged 94
ABDO comment on Joint Statement on GOC ESR
ABDO announces Board election results
Successful revision webinar for ABDO students
Statement on reopening from ABDO
Statement on driving from ABDO President Jo Holmes
New ABDO working group for Covid-19 Exit
TDO and CLO supervision changes
ABDO launches Leadership and Management training and qualifications
ABDO extends its reach in Wales
Another 20 years of commitment to optical education at ABDO College
ABDO updates guidance on contact lens aftercare frequency
ABDO response to GOC research into risk in the optical professions
ABDO welcomes Stuart Pell as new regional lead for the South of England
Barry Duncan, Deputy Chief Executive of ABDO, has resigned with immediate effect
ABDO responds to Which? Report
Statement from Deputy Chief Executive of ABDO, Barry Duncan in response to Channel 4 Supershoppers
Children missing out on eye exams
ABDO welcomes road safety statement
ABDO issues new range of patient leaflets
ABDO issues position paper on Myopia
Successful meeting for ABDO’s England Regional team
New members for National Clinical Committee
Contact Lens Opticians to offer acute eyecare services in Wales
Become an independent optician event
Max Halford appointed ABDO Clinical Lead
Brexit Advice for ABDO members
Exciting new partnerships in Australia and New Zealand
ABDO Awards at Optrafair Dinner