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PES Enhanced Cataract CPD Event: 18th December 2024

11 December 2024

 

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

27 November 2024

RNIB CET Event – Monday 2nd of December

The RNIB Low Vision Centre is pleased to inform you of a free CPD event for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians on: Monday 2nd December 9.15- 16.00 Low vision and Learning Disabilities Conference (5 CET points) Content: Low vision Workshop Learning disabilities Workshop Retinal conditions in Low Vision Lecture – Consultant ophthalmologist Christiana Dinah Eyecare support …

21 November 2024

Safeguarding Adults Week 2024

Dear Colleagues,   We are pleased to announce that we are raising awareness of Safeguarding Adults Week 2024, an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness and promoting best practices in safeguarding adults.   Primary Eyecare Services are proud to be supporting this campaign. We would like to encourage you to take the time to read …

21 November 2024

PCSE – System downtime 14th of November 2025

Primary Care Support England System downtime 14 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 until 9.30pm on Thursday 14 November. Don’t forget to read our Business Continuity Guidance If your store is unable to access PCSE Online due …

13 November 2024

Special Facial Characteristics GOS supplement – includes Tomato and MiraFlex range

If you have had a GOS claim for a SFC supplement refused by the RBHT because the frame dispensed was not custom made, ie. from the  “Tomato” or “MiraFlex” range, please be aware that you are able to challenge this under the SGS additional guidance, details below: Small Glasses Supplement Additional guidance NHS England and …

12 October 2024

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OFNC Join the Primary Care Professions in Co-Hosting Parliamentary Event

OFNC met with MPs at the Future of Primary Care event held on 28 January.

4 February 2025