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Saturday, August 1, 2026

Focus on OCT at the NRC

Last week a group of dispensing opticians and allied eyecare professionals took part in the first of a new series

The Prison Opticians Trust has visited NRC for the first time for a meeting. The Trust’s mission is to help

October saw the return of the ABDO College optical assistant (OA) workshop to the National Resource Centre. The practical skills

This week some of the NRC staff team have taken part in first aid training with the St Johns Ambulance.

While August is a great time to take a break, it can also be a good time to look ahead.

It has been a pleasure to welcome the Royal College of Ophthalmologists back to the NRC and be able to

The NRC has welcomed back the Royal College of Ophthalmologists for a week of refraction certificate exams. We have a

Specsavers are at the NRC this week. The Practical Hearing Care Assistant Practical Skills Lab will be taking place and

Examinations can be stressful, but the right information, plus a little planning and preparation, can help you stay calm. Read

The NRC is now able to offer those attending training courses the chance to practice on a SK-1000 focimeter, thanks