News
BIOS report makes case for orthoptists to be allowed to prescribe glasses
We've published our review of evidence to support the legislative change to allow [...]
BIOS Symposium 2025 – Abstract Submissions – Deadline Extended to 18th April
We're now welcoming submissions for the BIOS Symposium, taking place on 20th June [...]
GreenerAHP Week
The third annual Greener AHP week will take place from Monday 31st March [...]
BIOS responds to the Government’s plans to abolish NHS England
It is essential that the recently announced plan to abolish NHS England does [...]
Who we are
The British and Irish Orthoptic Society is the professional body for Orthoptists. Orthoptists are registered Allied Health Professionals regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK and CORU will be the regulator in the Republic of Ireland.
BIOS was founded in 1937 and is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.
- BIOS is affiliated to the Allied Health Professionals Federation, a group made up of 12 bodies representing more than 158,000 workers in the UK.
BIOS is also a member of the International Orthoptic Association and OCE.
BIOS members in the UK are also automatically trade union members of the British Orthoptic Society Trade Union (BOSTU).
