Please see request for help from Robert Longhurst: I used to work in the eye casualty at RBH and thought it would be a good idea to do a research project into eye casualty referrals as part of my ophthalmic doctorate. I’m trying to reach out to as many optometrists as possible, especially in Berkshire …
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6 April 2021
The DHSC has confirmed today that the temporary measure whereby NHS GOS contractors state ‘COVID-19’ instead of requiring patient signatures on forms has now been extended until 30 June 2021. This measure was originally implemented as a COVID infection prevention control measure by removing the need for patients to handle pens in optical practices – …
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29 March 2021
Dear colleague, Thank you if you managed to attend the launch webinar for the Royal Berkshire Hospital FT Cataract Post-Op Service. If you weren’t able to make it, you can access the slides here. The deadline for submissions is Monday the 29th March, after this date the next opportunity to onboard to Opera is likely to …
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26 March 2021
Please read attached statement from the OFNC: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CONFIRMS FIRST GOS SIGHT TEST FEE INCREASE SINCE 2015 The Department of Health and Social Care has said it will increase GOS sight test fees by 1.9% from April 2021. The GOS CET allowances and pre-registration supervision grants will …
25 March 2021
Thank you to those of you that joined the webinar yesterday for details of the Post Cataract Service launching on the 29th March. If you missed the form at the end of the presentation, or weren’t able to make it, please can you complete the attached URGENTLY as this information needs to be returned to …
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18 March 2021
Opera – 1 week to go to register your practice for the service. Patients who are discharged after surgery will choose the community opticians from this list. You’ve got to be on it to be in it… Get On Board! The list of participating practices will be updated periodically. Dear colleagues, We are pleased …
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14 March 2021
Berkshire West CCG have asked us to make you aware of the following: GPs have been advised not to prescribe for self-limiting conditions. This means a condition which does not need treatment as it will get better on its own, or conditions for which self-care is appropriate, i.e. the person suffering does not normally need …
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12 March 2021
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the Royal Berkshire Hospital Trust Cataract Post-Op Service will launch soon. This service will allow patients who have had uncomplicated cataract surgery within the Royal Berkshire Hospital Trust to be discharged to a community optician for their post-operative assessment. We would like to invite you …
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9 March 2021
OFNC March 2021 update on lockdown funding
5 March 2021
In preparation for the upcoming community-based post cataract pathway, you are invited to join Martin Leyland – Consultant Ophthalmologist at The Royal Berkshire Hospital, Amy Hughes – Clinical Governance and Performance Lead from Primary Eyecare, and Sean Caskey – Chair, Berkshire LOC for the launch of this service which goes live on the 29th March. …
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4 March 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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