Berkshire LOC AGM – 19th of July
7 June 2023
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Berkshire LOC Latest News
PCSE Service Update
PCSE service update Dear Colleague, We wanted to provide you with an update in PCSE’s services following this weekends IT upgrade. Outbound emails Currently we are unable to process any outbound email, password resets, verification links and case updates due to a technical issue. We are working with our third party providers as a matter of urgency …
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10 March 2025
Berkshire LOC Education Event: 2nd of April 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Join us on Wednesday, 2nd of April, at Reading Rugby Club for this unmissable event! Hear about the optical developments in Berkshire from LOC Chair, Sean Caskey, and then earn 6 CPD points from the following sessions: Session 1: Sore Eyes – What Shall I Do? CPD type: Provider-led Peer Review CPD Points: 3 Interactive …
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2 March 2025
HES Voucher Claims
From 1st April 2025, practices will have 6 months from the date the glasses are supplied by the optical practice to make a claim for HES voucher payment, please see the update below from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust:
21 February 2025
New language/interpretation service provider details
FAO all primary care staff: New language/interpretation service provider details From the 1st of April 2025 Dals will provide a new, unified interpretation service across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West to all: GP practices; Dental practices; Pharmacies; and Optometrists. All previous interpretation services operating across BOB will cease on the 31st of March …
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18 February 2025
PSPA Neuro-Orthoptics in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) – 25th of March
Welcome to the 2025 PSPA Neuro-Orthoptics in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) event! The UK charity, PSPA, is hosting a free online masterclass on 25 March 2025 to help ophthalmic professionals understand Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and how it affects the eyes. PSP is a rare neurological condition that significantly affects various ophthalmic functions. Despite eye …
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13 February 2025
Frimley Foundation Trust Post-Cataract Service: Important Reminders
Thank you to all practices and practitioners who continue to provide this service, ensuring that patients can benefit from post-operative care close to home. Could we please remind all practices, clinicians and staff involved in booking patients of the following important points: Please do not transfer a post-cataract patient episode to …
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5 February 2025
Join Chris Tarrant for an unforgettable quiz night, supporting Berkshire Vision
Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter, and life-changing impact! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Charity Quiz Night, hosted by the legendary Chris Tarrant, on Thursday, 3rd April, at 7:30 PM at BrewDog Reading. This is more than just a quiz – it’s a chance to come together and enjoy a fantastic …
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17 January 2025
Newmedica – Peer Review CPD Event
Newmedica are offering a 3-point peer review CPD event at their new facility in Slough on Thursday the 13th of February. Please book via the link in their flyer below.
10 January 2025
PES Enhanced Cataract CPD Event: 18th December 2024
Join us for an insightful, free event tailored for practitioners involved in enhanced eyecare services using OPERA, with a spotlight on the pre-op cataract/enhanced cataract referral service in England. 📅 When: Wednesday 18th December, 7pm – 8pm. 📍Where: Online, via Zoom. 🎓Earn: 1 Interactive CPD Point (Lecture) for OOs and DOs This session …
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11 December 2024
PCSE System Downtime 28-29 November
Dear Colleague, We’re letting you know about scheduled maintenance taking place this week. Due to scheduled maintenance, PCSE Online will be unavailable from 6pm on Thursday 28 November to 6am on Friday 29 November. We will then be carrying out assurance testing until 8.30am. Please note, the contact us forms on the PCSE …
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27 November 2024