Media Centre
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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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New appointment at ABDO
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ABDO Graduation Ceremony
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Michael Potter Commemorated
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ABDO extends its reach in Wales
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New Head of Policy for ABDO
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Another 20 years of commitment to optical education at ABDO College
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ABDO updates guidance on contact lens aftercare frequency
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ABDO updates constitutions
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ABDO in the News
ABDO appoints new head of policy and public affairs
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New ABDO regional lead for South of England announced
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ABDO has launched an on-going series of CET webinars for members.
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ABDO launches new patient leaflets
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Antonia Chitty, Head of Communications
Email: achitty@abdo.org.uk
Mobile: 07538 525476
Carol Smith, Communications Officer
Email: csmith@abdolondon.org.uk
Mobile: 07494 919533
Latest News
Nominations open for international optician award
Winner to be announced at Silmo Paris 2020
100% Optical 2020 Future Series announced
Series to provide "strategy for a brighter tomorrow"
Obituary: Linda Pope
Well known practice owner passed away in December
Cambridgeshire DO erased from register
Ability to practise as a dispensing optician ended
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