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
Please use the following link to view the latest BNSSG Health & Wellbeing bulletin: Health & Wellbeing Bulletin
24 October 2023
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
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 …
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12 October 2023
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 …
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12 October 2023
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 …
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3 October 2023
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
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 …
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25 September 2023
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care has published its review of the General Optical Council’s performance in 2023-24.
12 March 2025
This year’s event will take place on Sunday 18 – Monday 19 May 2025 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
6 March 2025
