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Bristol Eye Hospital Update Meeting: Medical Retina and Paediatric Ophthalmology

On behalf of Bayer UK, I am delighted to invite you to attend the Bayer promotional meeting entitled Bristol Eye Hospital Update Meeting: Medical Retina and Paediatric Ophthalmology, taking place on Friday 3rd November 2023 from 18:00‐21:00 at the Village Hotel, Bullfinch Close, Filton, Bristol BS34 6FG.Please see below link to a copy of the …

3 October 2023

**Urgent**Change of Bristol Eye Hospital email address for urgent macular referrals

Change of Bristol Eye Hospital email address for urgent macular referrals **URGENT** information for optometrists referring Neovascular (wet) AMD patients to the Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) by NHS mail. Change of Bristol Eye Hospital email address for urgent macular referrals

2 October 2023

BNSSG Healthier Together Network Report

A recent BNSSG staff survey of 515 Primary Care staff, indicated that 70% experienced burnout to some degree in their roles. Qualitative comments suggest that this is in part due to the experience of moral distress. Moral distress is a result of the institutional and resource constraints healthcare staff face, meaning they often cannot provide the …

25 September 2023

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 …

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

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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