Swollen Optic Nerve(s)- ‘What Do I Do Now?’ 1 Interactive CPD point for OO’s; 1 self-directed CPD point for DO’s & CLO’s Wednesday 8th February 6.30pm Presented by Lorcan Butler of The Brain Tumour Charity Registration link is now open: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p1ASunLOTACJ3UKb-HP75w
2 February 2023
9 March 2023, 7.30pm – 8.45pm Free Webinar Webinar – Best practice referrals – 9 March Best practice for optometrists’ written and telephone referrals About the event Dr Gordon Hay will speak about what are true ophthalmic emergencies, give video examples of how to make a referral to the local emergency eye unit in …
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28 January 2023
Optegra would like to make you aware of these upcoming events with CPD points available for Optometrists, Contact Lens Opticians and Dispensing Opticians: Tuesday 7th of February Wednesday 8th of February Monday 27th of February
26 January 2023
Please see the invitation below from SpaMedica to their next Cataract Post-Op Accreditation 2 CPD point Webinar, on Wednesday 25th of January.
16 January 2023
Dear all The Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Partnership (BOB ICP) is developing a strategy to further develop the local health and care system and reduce inequality. The partnership is seeking feedback from wider partners and from people who live or work in the BOB area. To have your say please visit: https://yourvoicebob-icb.uk.engagementhq.com/icp-strategy-engagement …
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13 January 2023
NHS Digital has announced a change to the terms of usage for NHS mail accounts. Previously if accounts were not used for 90 days they would be marked as inactive and then deleted if not used after another 90 days. These time periods are reducing. From 1 December 2022 if an account has not …
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30 December 2022
The Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Partnership (BOB ICP) is developing a strategy to further develop the local health and care system and reduce inequality. The partnership has now launched public engagement to seek feedback, on proposed priorities for the strategy, from wider partners and with people who live …
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22 December 2022
OPTICAL SECTOR INFORMATION AND IT COMMITTEE STATEMENT PATIENT SAFETY ALERT – REFERRALS FOR EYE CARE SERVICES IN ENGLAND Please note that in some areas optical practices have incorrectly been informed that paper referrals will be rejected due to a misunderstanding about local electronic referral systems. Rejecting referrals has the potential to put a patients’ eye …
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22 December 2022
Dispensing opticians can sign up to one of NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) virtual events which will run on Monday 9 January 2023 at 7pm, and Tuesday 17 January 2023 at 7pm. The content of the sessions will cover the appropriate use of re-test codes and the frequency of sight test recalls. Attending will give …
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22 December 2022
Commissioning teams will shortly be contacting contractors due to submit their assurance declarations for 22/23. Contractors will be asked to complete and submit the Quality in Optometry assurance checklist to demonstrate compliance with GOS contract requirements. The Quality in Optometry site contains a helpful user guide for completing the checklist.
17 December 2022
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
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