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
Further to the recent communication around NHSmail accounts and the DSP Toolkit, shared mailboxes and individual user accounts are issued to contractors upon completion of the DSP Toolkit. An active ODS code is required to complete the DSP Toolkit and submit the NHSmail application. There is no facility for locums to obtain an NHSmail …
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12 October 2021
Individuals and families arriving into the UK under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme or Afghan citizens’ resettlement scheme (ACRS) will be entitled to free NHS care. People supported by UK Visas and Immigration (UKV&I) under section 95 are issued with HC2 certificates, usually within 2 weeks of their arrival. However, if …
8 October 2021
Seeing Beyond the Eyes 1 interactive point* CET Webinar sponsored by Visioncall 20th Oct 6.30pm to 8pm Please note this is a not a Berkshire LOC Event. Register in advance for this webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5OI_7D8YTiWKvsInnGtJBQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing joining information.
8 October 2021
Frontline health or social care workers can book a booster dose appointment online. You do not need to wait to be contacted by the NHS. People who work for an NHS trust or a care home will usually get their booster dose through their employer. Who can book online You can book your COVID-19 booster …
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5 October 2021
NHS England and NHS Improvement have made new funding available for influenza vaccines for patient-facing NHS general ophthalmic contractors and their frontline staff. This is for the influenza season 1st September 2021 to 31st March 2022. Please see details within the letter here. Summary of those who are recommended to have the flu vaccine They …
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1 October 2021
SupplierCommunication Date: 28 September 2021 Reference Number: 018 To: All NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Suppliers Subject: ACTION – Change of Email Address to Submit Invoices via PDF Dear Supplier, Closure of our mailbox sbs.invoicing@nhs.net We would like to advise the above mailbox where suppliers send their PDF invoices to is closing and …
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28 September 2021
A series of six online teaching sessions is being launched aimed at preparing eyecare practitioners to deliver services to people with learning disabilities. Developed and reviewed by subject experts in partnership with SeeAbility, a charity that supports people who have learning disabilities or autism and sight loss, it offers an authoritative insight into key areas …
28 September 2021
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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