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Scope Updates in Ophthalmology – Glaucoma Meeting

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

Looking after you: Coaching for the primary care workforce

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

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

Berkshire Vision Raffle

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 Updates in Ophthalmology Meeting – 28th September

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

Book your COVID-19 booster

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

Job Opportunity with Optometry Wales

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

Free CPD by the NHS Business Services Authority

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

Research Survey Invitation

A Delphi analysis of a proposed educational intervention regarding nutrition and lifestyle changes within UK optometric practice. Invitation We would like to invite you to take part in a research study forming part of a Doctor of Optometry project for Nicola Milhench. Before you decide if you would like to participate, take time to read …

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29 August 2022

SpaMedica CPD Training Event – 7th September

Please see details of the next SpaMedica CPD event on the 7th of September at their Wokingham hospital.  

22 August 2022