WOPEC and LOCSU have launched a Maculopathy OCT interpretation lecture series. The new training module is intended for optometrists involved in Maculopathy referral filtering and monitoring services as well as Urgent Eye Care services (MECS & CUES). The aim of the series is to build on existing knowledge of maculopathy with an emphasis on …
12 November 2021
Novartis Optometry Medical Education Meeting Thursday 11th November 6:30-8:00pm Please see the agenda attached and link to register below. Please feel free to share this link. General Optical Council CET points have been applied for this meeting. You will be required to enter your GOC number in registration. https://www.webinars.novartis.co.uk/visualise-11-november/ Please note, this is …
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9 November 2021
Please see below the invitation to attend an Ophthalmic Educational Evening organised by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for Tuesday 23rd November, 6pm – 9pm. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. There will be a virtual option to join. Please complete and return this form to …
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1 November 2021
About CET Claims CET claims are submitted via the PCSE Online – the online process is quick and easy. Performers create and sign their CET claim and the contractor signatory signs and submits the Performer’s CET claim. Both Performers and contractor signatories need to be registered to use PCSE Online. Find out how to register here. The …
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29 October 2021
The GOC has published new guidance to help registrants in situations where they need to consider the professional requirement to speak up when patient or public safety may be at risk. It covers all concerns such as when something has been observed that appears seriously wrong or is not in accordance with the accepted standards …
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28 October 2021
Optometry First Webinar Announced 28 October 2021 In conjunction with the National Eye Care Recovery & Transformation Programme, LOCSU has organised a webinar event on Optometry First. The title of the webinar is ‘’How to Build an Optometry First Service’’ and it’ll take place on Thursday 11th November, from 19:00 – 20:00. The session will cover primary …
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28 October 2021
Dear Members Please find attached your calendar of activities for the month of November 2021. All our remote activities are accessible via computer, tablets, mobile phone or landline. You don’t need to have an internet connection or computer and can simply dial in from any phone. The call is to a regular UK landline and …
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26 October 2021
With a growing membership, increasing numbers and engagement from volunteers – this is an exciting time to join the Berkshire Vision Board. We are now seeking additional people to join our charity as trustees on an unpaid basis.
21 October 2021
Please not this is not a Berkshire LOC Event and this is not an endorsement of this product Introducing Voxmate – a simple way to navigate your Android phone VisionBridge and the Sight and Sound Technology team invite you to join them on 27 October at 7pm to meet the Co-Founder of “Voxmate”, Mr Gleb …
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19 October 2021
The National PPE Programme is looking for examples of reusable PPE products to expand its knowledge of what works well, or otherwise. Therefore, please find attached a reusable product feedback form the Programme has drawn up. The spreadsheet requires a separate excel tab for each product with accompanying questions. The deadline for completion is the …
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18 October 2021
This November, LOCSU is going on the road again with seven Regional Optical Conferences.
15 July 2024
The GOC recently carried out a survey to understand more about the businesses it regulates and the issues they face.
1 July 2024
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