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AOOSIS connects UK ophthalmologists with trusted professional indemnity solutions, covering clinical negligence, public liability, and 20 years of run-off protection after retirement or death.

27/10/2026

Your ophthalmic practice is specialist. Your indemnity should be, too.

Ophthalmology is a complex and evolving specialty. From cataract and refractive surgery to advanced procedures and private practice, your professional risks deserve specialist consideration.

AOOSIS is dedicated to the indemnity needs of ophthalmologists, offering access to policies designed around the realities of ophthalmic practice.

Why consider joining AOOSIS?
✅ Indemnity policies tailored to ophthalmology
✅ Contractual insurance cover rather than discretionary support, subject to policy terms
✅ Access to specialist medico-legal advice, including a 24/7 advice line
✅ Support with clinical negligence claims, GMC matters and disciplinary investigations, as provided by your policy
✅ A community focused on risk management and safer clinical practice

Your indemnity is more than a renewal date on your calendar. It is an important part of protecting your professional future.

Find out more about AOOSIS membership: https://www.aoosis.co.uk/

20/10/2026

Read the latest AOOSIS newsletter:https://aoosis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AOOSIS-Newsletter-Sept-2026.pdf

13/10/2026

https://aoosis.co.uk/mentoring-the-next-generation-of-ophthalmic-surgeons-have-you-checked-your-indemnity-cover/

Read the latest blog from AOOSIS

06/10/2026

Your clinical notes tell the story of the care you provided. Good documentation is more than an administrative task.

Clear, contemporaneous records can help demonstrate:
🔹 What was discussed
🔹 What alternatives were considered
🔹 What risks were explained
🔹 What the patient decided
🔹 What happened during and after treatment

In ophthalmology, where treatment decisions can be complex, good records matter.

If it matters clinically, make sure it is appropriately documented.

04/10/2026

Read the latest AOOSIS blog: A Practice Guide to Writing a Duty of Candour Letter... https://www.aoosis.co.uk/a-practical-guide-to-writing-a-duty-of-candour-letter-for-ophthalmic-surgeons/

02/10/2026

Don’t wait for a claim to notify your indemnity provider.

For ophthalmic surgeons, problems rarely arrive neatly labelled as a “claim”.

A patient complaint.
An unexpected outcome.
A request for records.
A solicitor’s letter.
A concern raised by a colleague.
A potential adverse incident.

Even if you believe the matter will resolve itself, it is important to understand your indemnity provider’s notification requirements and seek advice early.

Early notification can allow your insurer or indemnity organisation to help you manage the situation appropriately before it escalates.

If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Notify early and seek advice.

28/09/2026

Do you know exactly what your indemnity covers?

Your professional activities can change over time. You might undertake private practice, teaching, mentoring, research, advisory work or other professional activities alongside your clinical practice.

Don’t assume everything you do is automatically covered. Your indemnity should reflect your actual professional activities.

If you are taking on a new role or responsibility, check your arrangements first.

A conversation now could prevent a difficult conversation later.

15/09/2026

The Outsourcing Paradox

As NHS-funded ophthalmology continues to move into the independent sector, are we measuring the full cost of outsourcing?

Recent NHS Resolution FOI data shows a rise in ophthalmology negligence claims involving Independent Sector Providers. While claims data alone cannot determine quality or safety, it raises an important question: should the medico-legal impact of outsourcing form part of the wider conversation not just waiting lists and procedure volumes?

Transparency and meaningful data are essential to understanding the complete picture.

12/09/2026

Webinar: Are pension tax rules putting your retirement plans at risk?
Date: 6th October 2026
Time: 7pm
Duration: 60 minutes

For many surgeons, pension tax remains one of the most complex aspects of retirement planning. While the Lifetime Allowance has been abolished, important considerations remain, including Annual Allowance charges, new lump sum limits and the ongoing implications of the McCloud remedy.

Join specialists from Chase de Vere for a practical webinar designed to help you better understand the pension tax issues that could affect their retirement plans.

What you'll learn

During this webinar, we'll help you understand:

Whether you could be affected by an Annual Allowance tax charge
The options available if you face an Annual Allowance liability
What the abolition of the Lifetime Allowance means in practice
The new limits that now apply to tax-free lump sums and death benefits
The latest developments surrounding McCloud and what they could mean for you
Practical considerations to help you make informed retirement planning decisions
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session with our presenters.

Whether retirement is approaching or still several years away, this session will help you understand the pension tax rules that may have an impact on your future plans.

https://my.demio.com/ref/Sq8oWKj0YyqGxtuO

08/09/2026

Patients rarely sue because of the complication alone. They often decide after what happens next.

Even when surgery is technically excellent, recognised complications can occur.
What matters afterwards is how patients experience their care.

Patients who pursue claims often describe feeling:
• Unheard
• Poorly informed
• Excluded from decisions
• Abandoned when complications developed

Compassionate, honest communication won't prevent every claim but it can strengthen trust and improve patient experience when outcomes are unexpected.

Address

AOOSIS, MIC, Park House, 45 The Park
Yeovil
BA201DE

Website

http://aoosis.co.uk/

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