New Association of Optometrists (AOP) council members have been elected following an appointment process late last month.
Geographical positions were contested in Scotland, South East England, South West England, West Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber. Councillors were elected unopposed in East Midlands, East of England, London, North East England, North West England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The AOP also received applications from undergraduate students, pre-registration optometrists and newly-qualified optometrists for three appointed, designated posts.
The Councillors will begin their three-year term of office on June 6.
Henrietta Alderman, AOP chief executive, said: ‘Highly deserved congratulations are in order for our re-elected and newly-elected council members, who’ve already made a significant contribution to the profession – proving their dedication and passion in striving for optometry.
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