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RUH CPD Event – Save the Date!

On Thursday 18th April, the RUH are holding an evening with the Ophthalmology Team. For more information, please see the following link: RUH CPD save the date 2024 An EventBrite link will be circulated soon!

20 February 2024

Newmedica – 3-point interactive CPD event for Optometrists

Newmedica –  Through the waterfall- cataract post-op care, a 3-point interactive CPD event for Optometrists. Thursday 21st March 2024 For more information or to book please use the following link: Through the Waterfall – 21 March 2024

5 February 2024

SpaMedica 3 points CPD training 31st January – Beyond Accreditation

SpaMedica are holding a 3 CPD discussion event at multiple locations on January 31st 2024. Please use the following link for more information and to book: Beyond Accreditation – SpaMedica – Multiple Locations

16 January 2024

Health & Wellbeing in Primary Care Staff: Summary Evaluation Report

Dear Primary Care colleague, Between Oct 2022 and Oct 2023, a Health and Wellbeing Programme for Primary Care staff in BNSSG worked with a sample group of organisations across localities and found that 70% of respondents are experiencing burnout, among other findings. We worked with the organisations to help them put in place relevant interventions …

8 November 2023

Christmas & New Year intentions 2023/24

Dear Contractor, In preparation for the Christmas and New Year period we are contacting all holders of GOS contracts across the South West to understand your intentions between Saturday 23rd December 2023-Tuesday 2nd January 2024 inclusive. If you intend your opening hours to be different to your usual hours, or to be closed, on any date which is …

8 November 2023

Newmedica ‘Challenging Glaucoma Cases’ 3 CPD point event – 28/11/23

Newmedica would like to invite you to the Challenging Glaucoma Cases 3-point CPD Event on the 28/11/2023 in our Aztec West Clinic. Please use the following linked invitation where you can also register: CPD Invite 28.11.2023 Challenging Glaucoma cases

24 October 2023

BNSSG Health & Wellbeing Bulletin

Please use the following link to view the latest BNSSG Health & Wellbeing bulletin: Health & Wellbeing Bulletin

24 October 2023

Changes to General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations letter

Please use the following link confirming the changes to GOS regulations by NHSE: PRN00660_Changes to General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations letter_111023

12 October 2023

Musculoskeletal Health of Primary Care Staff

A recent BNSSG staff survey of 515 Primary Care staff, indicated that 30% experienced musculoskeletal issues, with this rate jumping above the national average to 37% for those working in administrative roles. Qualitative comments suggest that this is in part due to the sedentary nature of working in Primary Care and the lack of taking sufficient breaks …

12 October 2023

20231003 ACTION REQUIRED: Quality in Optometry Return

Please see below correspondence in case you missed it: Dear Colleagues, We have reached agreement locally with all South West LOC and ICB colleagues that the Quality in Optometry return for 2022-2025 will be requested to be completed by all GOS contractors in the South West by midnight 31st December 2023. Having all submission by 31st December …

12 October 2023

LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Statement: Clinical Priority Codes

NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.

2 December 2024

Investing in Eye Care Services Could Bring £98M Net Benefits for the NHS per Year, New Findings Show

New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.

29 November 2024

Regional Optical Conferences Take Place Across England

Over the last two weeks, LOCSU have been travelling across England for the Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs).

28 November 2024

Save the Date for NOC 2025!

Our flagship event is back in 2025 bringing together the optical community for another outstanding session of sharing, learning, and networking.

28 November 2024

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