Start: 19:30 24th November 2022 End: 20:30 24th November 2022 REGISTER HERE This webinar will walk you through a real-case scenario on how to clinically diagnose dry eye disease. and showcase the tests required to diagnose dry eye and extra tests to help you in the sub-classification of this disease. Dr. Sònia Travé Huarte is …
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12 November 2022
NHSBSA are running a CPD event for DOs. This interactive CPD qualifies within the GOC Leadership and Accountability domain and will give some guidance on how early recall codes should be applied on GOS sight tests in England. Below are details of the free CPD C-103956 from the NHSBSA. Non-Dispensing Opticians are welcome to attend …
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5 November 2022
Please find attached the invite for the webinar – Scope Updates in Ophthalmology – Glaucoma Meeting: Wednesday 9th November. 7:00pm – 8.15pm. Meeting Topics: “Profiling your Glaucoma Patient” and “Glaucoma – Stiff eye, Stiff body” Who is it for: Ophthalmologists, Ophthalmology trainees, Nurses and Optometrists. (but not DO’s) Accreditation: RCO – 1 point and GOC …
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31 October 2022
Please see message below from South East Optometry: Dear colleagues, Supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforce is critically important at any time, and especially so this winter given the likely operational pressures which the NHS will face. Support is available for you and your teams, including the new self-check tool, which can provide you with further information …
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27 October 2022
Ophthalmology Focus Seminar – Focus on Macula – 7th of November Evening seminar series for optometrists and pre-reg optometrist: Macula OCT interpretation, common macular diseases and who to refer About this event Frimley Health NHS Consultants look forward to seeing you at their second event of the series for optometrists and pre-reg optometrists, hosted by …
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10 October 2022
As a small local charity, Berkshire Vision relies on fundraising and donations to be able to continue to offer our wide range of services to our nearly 1000 members living with sight loss in Berkshire. They want to make sure they can walk alongside every local person living with sight loss, from the tiniest babies …
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8 October 2022
Scope Eyecare would like to invite you to join the – Scope Updates in Ophthalmology Meeting on Wednesday 28th September at from 7pm – 8.15pm This interactive educational meeting will be chaired by Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Gok Ratnarajan and will include 2 engaging 20-minute Talks followed by Panel discussions and an Audience Q&A with our …
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23 September 2022
The National Booking Service in England is now open to healthcare workers. This means that optical teams in England can start to book their vaccination: Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
12 September 2022
Please see attached an exciting opportunity that has arisen within the team at Optometry Wales: Optometry Wales Recruitment Notification – OW Clinical Adviser Position: Salary banding equivalent NHS band 8C As we prepare for a contract for the profession in Wales we are looking to recruit a Clinical Adviser who will lead on representing the …
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7 September 2022
C-102790- Can I claim or not? GOS Recalls CPD The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) now undertakes Post Payment Verification of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claims on behalf of NHS England. To assist GOS contractors and performers claim the appropriate fees for GOS in England, This GOC approved interactive CPD presentation is free of …
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31 August 2022
NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.
2 December 2024
New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.
29 November 2024
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