Please see invite below from SpaMedica: Good afternoon We have an exciting event coming up! Wednesday 6th December we are hosting a beyond accreditation event at our Wokingham hospital, RG41 2QJ for all Optometrists and Dispensing opticians. This will be a great way to show you the ways in which SpaMedica work, the patient’s journey, …
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6 November 2023
Please see support request below from Emily Charlesworth at Anglia Ruskin University: I am Emily Charlesworth a postdoctoral research fellow at Anglia Ruskin University. We are currently distributing a survey to investigate Optometrists knowledge of the Certification of Visual Impairment process and knowledge of the support available to low vision patients within their area. We …
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25 October 2023
In the Summer the sector bodies and LOCSU communicated the proposed changes, this latest communication confirms them, with the first change coming into effect on 1st January. The letter is from NHS England confirming the GOS regulations changes. NHS England » Changes to General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations
16 October 2023
To assist GOS contractors and performers in England, our team of clinical advisors often make available General Optical Council approved CPD. These consist of both distance learning materials and online presentation events.
11 October 2023
There are essential improvement works being undertaken to the facilities of Prince Charles Eye Unit over the next 10 weeks. Eye Casualty will remain open at the Prince Charles Eye Unit in Windsor. However, out-patient services at Prince Charles Eye Unit may be relocated to one of the other sites across Berkshire. Patients are …
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6 October 2023
SpaMedica Optometry Conference Join us at our South West event on 26th November for a day of upskilling, networking and education. This in-person conference brings together professionals from the optometry field to share their knowledge and the latest advancements in cataract surgery, all to support our mission to work with local healthcare professionals to offer …
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23 September 2023
Welcome to the NEHW Electronic Resource Centre Please find below the resources for National Eye Health Week 2023 from the NEHW Electronic Resource Centre. Here you’ll find a host of ‘print your own’ resources to help you spread the word on eye health during National Eye Health Week 2023. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) …
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18 September 2023
Primary Care Support England UAT environment downtime – Friday 15 September Dear Colleague, We’re letting you know about scheduled maintenance taking place in the UAT environment. Due to scheduled maintenance, please note that the PCSE UAT environment will be unavailable from 9am tomorrow morning, Friday 15 September, until 8am on Monday 25 September. We will be in touch if there …
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14 September 2023
Dear All, For practices who see patients with a West Berkshire, Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire GP. The NHS locally has decided that from 1/9/23 we need to refer non-urgent patients directly using the platform ‘REGO’. Most practices now have access to the platform. To help monitor and plan for a more efficient NHS, they require all …
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3 September 2023
Dear Colleague, Hope you are well. The Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care System (BOB ICS) has a vision that ‘everyone who lives in BOB should have the best possible start in life, live happier, healthier lives for longer and be able to access the right support when they need it’. In order to deliver on …
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25 August 2023
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care has published its review of the General Optical Council’s performance in 2023-24.
12 March 2025
This year’s event will take place on Sunday 18 – Monday 19 May 2025 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
6 March 2025
for updates from Berkshire LOC