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
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
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
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
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
The Healthier Together Support Network are holding a free event in ‘Getting Started with Staff Health & Wellbeing’. Please see the following link for more information Getting started with Health and Wellbeing Webinar Ad To attend please use the following link: Book Now
6 July 2023
Please use the following link to access your latest BNSSG Health & Wellbeing Newsletter July Newsletter – Healthier Together Network
6 July 2023
Please see letter from NHS England regarding an update on key developments affecting the GOS regulations and service provision. These include: – Capturing the patient’s address on a GOS form in relation to No fixed abode – Proposed changes to the GOS regulations subject to standard parliamentary processes – Mandating electronic claims – Reduction to …
4 July 2023
Please see below link to Newsletter Issue 2 Insight Issue 2
14 June 2023
Please see attached a letter from NHS England Director of Optometry, Dental and Pharmacy in response to recent issues relating to submission of GOS claims via PCSE Online. Letter from NHS England in response to recent PCSE issues The letter contains details of the steps that have been put in place to support contractors dealing …
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14 June 2023
Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!
17 April 2025
LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.
31 March 2025
