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OFNC Update – Impact of new lockdown on practices in England

  Following the introduction of a new national lockdown in England this week, the OFNC has continued its discussions with NHS England on potential additional support for optical practices affected by the new restrictions. Under the new rules optical practices are able to remain open, prioritising essential and urgent care and also offering routine care …

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8 January 2021

Covid Vaccination Update

LOCSU NEWS RELEASE 08 January 2021 Vaccination update Many of you have been in touch to ask about the Covid-19 vaccination programme. All UK representative bodies are working together and will keep the sector up to date with developments. At this stage, it is important to note the following: All optical practice staff are a …

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8 January 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

This covers Berks, Bucks and Oxfordshire, from Bucks CCG.     Further to your recent email regarding Covid vaccination, I have had confirmation from the Vaccine Programme team that optoms have not been forgotten and are definitely in priority group 2.   At present, in line with national guidance, the Priority 1 cohorts – care home …

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7 January 2021

Merry Christmas!

Wishing all opticians in Berkshire a Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2021!

25 December 2020

PCSE online/eGOS claims system now live for new users

PCSE has announced that their onboarding process for online GOS claims has reopened. Any contractors who have not yet started to submit GOS claims online should read on and take action. Users will now benefit from a number of service improvements which have been implemented over the past two months that have enhanced system performance. …

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18 December 2020

OFNC Update: NHS England agrees to cancel GOS Grant deductions to offset contractors’ PPE costs

    As explained in previous OFNC updates, OFNC has agreed with NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) that NHS-funded PPE would be provided to all GOS contractors, and OFNC has continued to work with NHS England on a pragmatic solution to reimburse practices for PPE costs they incurred before …

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18 December 2020

Papilloedema, is it or isn’t it?

    20th January 2021 –  7pm     South East Region LOCs.   https://papilloedema-is-it-or-isnt-it-20-january-2021.eventbrite.co.uk   About this Event Join our live webinar to hear Lorcan Butler, Optical Engagement Manager, and Susan Mollan, Ophthalmologist discuss different strategies for the management of Papilloedema. This life-threatening condition needs urgent emergency referral when detected, however there are still a large …

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17 December 2020

HealthHarmonie – Specialist Optometrist Vacancy

  About HealthHarmonie HealthHarmonie Ltd is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates in the Healthcare sector based in the vibrant city centre of Birmingham. Established in 2003 HealthHarmonie has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and the access to NHS services that patients have today. HealthHarmonie Ltd work in partnership with a number of …

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15 December 2020

ABDO Policy event for members in England

Policy and Covid-19 updates for ABDO members       Would you like to hear the latest on national and local policy work, including updates on Covid-19 for England? Join ABDO Head of Policy Debbie McGill, Senior Programme Lead: Optical Commissioning Richard Everitt, and Regional Leads for England, Abi Page Richard Rawlinson and Stuart Pell …

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7 December 2020

Post Cataract Scheme Launch – RBHT

Further to the post on the 19th November and the Opera support webinar on the 25th November, please see the attached recording here if you were unable to join. The launch date will be confirmed as soon as it is received, but to be eligible to participate, there are plenty of things to get ready. …

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7 December 2020