In a move to support members, ABDO will not increase membership fees for 2021.
Speaking on behalf of the ABDO board, Tony Garrett, ABDO general secretary, said: “Although the Association has seen a drop in income, we are acutely aware of just how tough life has been and continues to be for many members.
“We are very aware that those employers who continue to do the right thing by paying professional fees for their dispensing opticians have also had a difficult year and do not need additional financial pressure at this time.
“The team at ABDO has worked hard to make substantial savings within the organisation. We are doing our very best to maintain a high quality professional service to all members despite the restrictions placed on us by Covid-19.
“Staff and the board are making the most of online systems to continue to deliver support to members in a cost-effective manner.
“We thank all members for their continued support, and look forward to resuming a more normal service during the course of 2021,” Tony added.
Membership renewal invitations will be emailed out during the second week of December, with renewals due by the end of January 2021.
Those without an email registered against their account are urged to update their details in the members’ area of the ABDO website.