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Optician is delighted to announce the return of its CPD certified conference on Sustainability – October 1st & 2nd of October

Eyes on Sustainability is a ground-breaking multi-channel initiative that combines live conferences and focused monthly editorial content. Eyes on Sustainability 2024 (#EOS24), is CPD certified and will take place on October 2nd at Brighton i360 and will provide a launchpad for retail optics to reduce its impact on the planet while meeting current and future …

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20 September 2024

CUES CPD Event: 23rd September 2024 7PM – 9PM

  Primary Eyecare are excited to announce an upcoming CPD webinar on CUES, “The CUES conundrum: solving the urgent eyecare solution”  Monday 23rd September,  7PM-9PM 2 back-to-back lectures with 2 interactive CPD points in total!   7PM – 8PM = CUES pathway and protocols 8PM – 9PM = CUES referrals from the red tab   …

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6 September 2024

Coopervision Myopia Management CPD Events

CooperVision are running some in person Myopia Management CPD events throughout a selection of evenings in September and October, offering 7 CPD points in total. Link to register: 2024 myopia management tour (crowdcomms.com)

6 September 2024

GOS Enquiries

  Dear colleagues, Please can you email any GOS queries relating to enquiries/eligibility to the South East Optometry Commissioning Hub rather than contacting the ICB: frimleyicb.southeastoptometry@nhs.net Kind regards, Pharmacy and Optometry South East Commissioning Hub

28 August 2024

Aston Postgraduate Courses and CPD Events – Deadline approaching

  The deadline for our postgraduate courses with an October start is fast approaching – 23rd August 2024. If you are interested in taking that first step beyond undergraduate training, or are looking for continued career progression links to our courses can be found below: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Ocular Health – 3 year …

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8 August 2024

National Eye Health Week – Monday 23rd – Sunday the 29th September

WHAT CAN YOU DO? If you are a high street optician Display our National Eye Health Week leaflets and posters. Hold a competition for local children to design a poster promoting eye health. Ask patients coming for a sight test about their family and friends. Offer your services as an expert to event organisers and really …

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25 July 2024

CHEC – Virtual CPD Event 7th of August

CHEC are holding a ‘suitable for all’ virtual CPD event on the evening of Wednesday August 7th on MS Teams. Please see the details below:

21 July 2024

CANCELLED – Focus on Glaucoma Evening Seminar

Sadly, the Focus on Glaucoma Evening Seminar, hosted by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has now been cancelled. Date: 15th of July Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Venue: Post Graduate Education Centre, Ground Floor, Frimley Park Hospital. Please contact lorraine.north@nhs.net for further information.    

10 July 2024

WOPEC MECS Assessment Oxfordshire LOC

DATE: Sunday 11th of August, 2024 VENUE: SpaMedica Oxford   Don’t miss the opportunity to become an accredited MECS performer. This is a gentle reminder to book your space now. Oxfordshire LOC will be fully funding a number of spaces on a “first come first serve” basis. To be eligible you must be working in …

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28 June 2024

Focus on Glaucoma Seminar – Frimley Health NHS Foundation

Focus on Glaucoma Evening Seminar, hosted by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Date: 15th of July Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Venue: Post Graduate Education Centre, Ground Floor, Frimley Park Hospital. Please contact lorraine.north@nhs.net to register your interest.  

28 June 2024