Dear colleagues, Thank you for your help if you kindly agreed to complete a survey I put together for the first part of my Doctor of Optometry degree with Aston University. I am pleased to say this study has now been completed and its results have just been published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. Should …
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23 September 2021
To: Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Dear Colleagues, Update to the NHSmail and Data Protection Security Toolkit (DSPT): Optometry Background All organisations with NHSmail accounts are required to complete the Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT) on an annual basis and completing the DSPT is a prerequisite for signing up to an NHSmail account. NHSmail provides …
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20 September 2021
Primary Eyecare Services are recruiting Service Leads. Primary Eyecare Services are the largest provider of eyecare services delivered through primary care optical practices. We are recruiting Service Leads to support the delivery of our services. The role is an exciting opportunity to support local practices and hospitals in the development and delivery of eyecare …
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15 September 2021
Berkshire LOC and the attendees would like to extend our thanks to Andy Sanders from Hoya for a great and informative CET session tonight regarding Myopia Control. Details of the session are below: The lecture covers the prevalence of Myopia and associated eye conditions and the different modalities that may help slow its progression from …
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8 September 2021
The national eye care recovery and transformation programme (NECRTP) team has launched a new website, the Eye Care Hub, on NHS Futures. This is an eyecare-specific site which contains a comprehensive set of information, guidance, and a wide range of materials to support systems, providers, and professionals in implementing the NHS England recovery guidance on …
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1 September 2021
Optometry PPE Engagement Panel The Department of Health & Social Care is recruiting panel members for Optometry PPE engagement panels to gather feedback on the quality and quantity of PPE provided to meet service needs. The purpose of the panels is to provide end-user customers the opportunity to discuss their (COVID) PPE provision experiences, in …
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27 August 2021
Covid 19 – Resumption of patient signatures on GOS Forms 25 August 2021 The DHSC has informed OFNC that the COVID-19 suspension of the requirement for patient signatures on GOS forms will end on 31 August 2021. This means that patient signatures will be required on all GOS forms from Wednesday 1 September. Patient signatures …
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25 August 2021
We’re pleased to confirm the following improvements have been made to our online Ophthalmic solution following system maintenance which took place on Tuesday 13 July: The issue that was preventing PCSE Online users from signing across the whole of the signature box during the past week has now been resolved PVN same …
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25 August 2021
‘City University, London is conducting research into the how eye care practitioners in the U.K. manage dry eye disease. The data is being collected by distributing a questionnaire to eye care practitioners around the country. Your contribution to this research will be hugely valuable, so please take the time to complete the questionnaire in the …
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19 August 2021
Patients are not automatically entitled to a spare pair of spectacles of the same prescription under GOS, but permission may be sought from the NHS England Regional Local Team (RLT) to supply a second pair in “exceptional circumstances” by submitting a second pair application form. Second pairs should not be provided “just in case” …
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17 August 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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