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British and Irish Orthoptic Society - BIOS
Overview & Mission
BIOS is the professional body for orthoptists in the UK and Ireland, promoting excellence in eye health and vision care. It supports members through education, advocacy, and clinical standards, working closely with the NHS and regulatory bodies.
Membership & Benefits
Offers resources for CPD, professional guidance, legal and employment support, networking, and access to events and webinars. Membership spans students, practitioners, and affiliates.
Education & Workforce
BIOS influences policy on workforce planning, training, and service delivery. It provides career frameworks, research opportunities, and guidance for clinical practice.
Public Engagement
Runs campaigns to raise awareness of orthoptics, offers patient information, and supports initiatives for early detection and treatment of eye conditions.
Resource details
| Contributed by: | AHP Workforce Toolkit |
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| Licence: | More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 28 November 2025 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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