Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance

CPD applications for 2025 (Not yet open)

The CPD applications for 2025 are not yet open. We recommend regularly checking this page as this is usually where guidance is published first.

Updates are also often shared on eyes.nhs.scot and the Optometry Scotland website, so it may be helpful to monitor these sources as well.

The CPD form is now hosted on the eOphthalmic system, which will enable you to enter your details directly onto a secure web form and submit them directly to us.

Please see our detailed CPD instructions on how to submit your claim.

If you do not have an eOphthalmic account yet, please visit this page to access all the relevant details and forms to apply for an account. Please note that if access to eOphthalmic is required only for CPD, you will need to state this within the email containing the form.

If you already have an eOphthalmic web form account, you will use the same eOphthalmic log on details to access and submit the new CPD allowance claim form. If you have an account but are unable to log on to the eOphthalmic system (e.g. your account is locked) please contact the Ophthalmic Helpdesk by emailing nss.psdophthalmic@nhs.scot or telephone 03450342458.

If your claims are submitted automatically via your Practice Management System (PMS), you must set up a user account for the eOphthalmic system to be able to access and submit the new CPD allowance claim form. In order for you to access and submit the new CPD allowance claim form, we would advise that you complete and submit the relevant application forms now. Further information on how to do this can be found on this page.

This web page will be updated when CPD applications for 2025 are available.