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SpaMedica Optometry Conference 26 November 2023 – 12 CPD Points

On 26 November 2023, SpaMedica are holding a  free Optometry Conference worth 12 CPD points. For more information please see the following: SM Conference – SMC1

25 September 2023

NHS England – Southwest Eye Health Information

Please use the following link to access help and information for eye health queries from NHS England SW NHS England – Southwest Eye Health Information

15 September 2023

Healthier Together Network – September Newsletter

Please use the following link to access BNSSG Healthier Together Network latest Health & Wellbeing Newsletter September Newsletter

14 September 2023

Health & Wellbeing Toolkit

Please see the below link to free Health & Wellbeing Toolkit. This six-step evidence-based toolkit will help organisational leaders create a positive workplace culture to promote staff health and wellbeing. It was developed by BNSSG ICB and One Care and contains condensed content from multiple guides. Health & Wellbeing Toolkit

1 September 2023

Ambassadors Recruitment for Health Inequalities

Please see the below link requirements – the national health inequalities team are recruiting ambassadors for CORE20PLUS, for anyone at any level working to improve health inequalities.  Please can you let Adwoa know if anyone in your organisation or practices are interested. WEBBER, Adwoa : adwoa.webber@nhs.net Requirements – Health inequalities

1 September 2023

Glos LOC – Full Day, 15+ CPD Point Event – 20 September 2023

Glos LOC are holding an event Wednesday 20th September in Gloucester. Regular Locums from the Avon area work in this area too. It is a full day event with 15+ CPD points up for grabs. Exciting topics and exhibitors including Dry Eye diagnostic equipment, Myopia Management spectacle/contact lenses and much more. It’s a first of …

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11 August 2023

Newmedica Macular OCT Interpretation & Management 3 PT CPD – 28 September 2023

On 28th September 2023,Newmedica are holding a CPD event at the Aztec West site. For more information please use the following link and further ‘book now’ link: Newmedica Bristol CPD 28.09.23 Book Now

10 August 2023

Post Operative Cataract Assessments in Community

The Integrated care board (ICB) currently funds community optometrists to provide post-operative cataract care in BNSSG. BNSSG has recently been discussing transitioning the post-operative Cataract Pathway for Independent Sector providers. However, the ICB has identified that there are still substantive pathways and processes requiring development to facilitate this transition. Therefore, the ICB is pausing this …

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2 August 2023

Vision Care for Homeless People – Volunteer Request

Please see below message from Karen Gennard of VCHP concerning their latest project and how you can become part of this much needed service:   ‘I’m Karen Gennard, I’m an optometrist who works in practice in Cheltenham and for the charity Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) as New Clinic Development Manager. It was so …

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2 August 2023

Wellbeing CPD Workshop for Eye Professionals

On 18th September, ‘Inspiring Success’ are running a virtual wellbeing CPD workshop for eye health professionals. Please see the below invite for further information and to reserve your place. Inspiring Success – Wellbeing CPD Event

17 July 2023