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
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
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 is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.
31 March 2025
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