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Bucks, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West – Health and Wellbeing Events

Please see following regarding a Primary Health and Wellbeing Project: Dear Colleagues It gives us the greatest pleasure to inform you that Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System were successful in securing funds to run a Primary Care health and wellbeing project.  Our bid was the result of a collaboration between colleagues …

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7 December 2021

LOCSU Leadership Course Could Boost Your Career

  Applications are open for the LOCSU leadership skills course. The course is a 20-credit postgraduate module, and part of WOPEC’s MSc programme at Cardiff University. Simone Mason, LOCSU’s Digital Learning Support Officer said: “This is a great time of year to think about your future development. Don’t let this opportunity to enhance your knowledge …

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3 December 2021

Signs4Life – Community BSL Programme

Bridging the healthcare access gap for people with disabilities A NEW initiative to encourage more healthcare and/or non-clinical staff to take up sign language as an extra language and skill, is now available locally. The Signs4Life scheme is to help people to communicate and engage with vulnerable service users, patients, and colleagues, who may be hard …

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28 November 2021

SeeAbility – Eye Care Pathway Co-ordinator Vacancy

With support from LOCSU, SeeAbility have secured funding from the Vision Foundation for a LOCSU learning disability eye care pathway co-ordinator role (18 month fixed term, 2.5 days/week 40k pro rata i.e. 20k p.a.) they will have the support of an expert by experience and our wider eye care team to work to influence commissioners …

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26 November 2021

LOCSU virtual peer discussion. LOCSU Clinical Pathways. Dec 2021

WOPEC and LOCSU are holding a free virtual peer discussion around LOCSU’s clinical pathways on Monday 13th December starting at 6.30pm.  It is 90 minutes long and has 3 CET points.  This event is provided for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians represented by LOCs across England. Virtual peer discussion comprising three clinical cases from primary eye …

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24 November 2021

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – A Guide for GOC Registrants

It is essential that eye care practitioners maintain the up to date skills and knowledge needed to practise safely and effectively throughout their career. From 1 January 2022, the GOC are moving from CET to CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The purpose of this change is to make it easier for optical professionals to undertake learning …

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22 November 2021

Managing Common Eye Problems in Primary Care

Medical Update have organised an educational webinar entitled “Managing Common Eye Problems in Primary Care” at 10am on Saturday 27th November. This is aimed at General Practitioners and Opticians. It is free to attend.   If you would like to attend the webinar, please register at https://www.medicalupdate.co.uk/event/managing-common-eye-conditions-in-primary-care/   Please note this is not a Berkshire LOC …

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16 November 2021

WOPEC and LOCSU Launch Maculopathy OCT Interpretation Lecture Series / Training Module

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 …

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12 November 2021

Novartis Optometry Medical Education Meeting 11th November

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

Ophthalmic Educational Evening – Royal Berks NHS Foundation Trust

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

LOCSU Latest News

Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

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 Levy Reduction Commencing 1 April 2025

LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.

31 March 2025

OFNC Statement: GOS Voucher Values in England to be Frozen for 2025/26

Each year the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) independently sets optical voucher values, dental charges and prescription charges for the coming year.

27 March 2025

OFNC Statement: Delay in GOS Fees Announcement and Early Warning of Inflation Only Increases

GOS contractors will have been expecting an announcement about GOS fees and grants in 2025/26 with the start of new financial year only 13 days away.

20 March 2025

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