CHEC have organised a virtual CPD event on Wednesday 9th August, 7pm-8.30pm. The CPD event topic is ‘The Dodgy Disc’, hosted by Clinical Director of Ophthalmology at CHEC, Mahmoud Rabie. Optometrists attending this event will receive 1 interactive CPD point! Invitation Link/ Signup Form: https://info.chec.uk/chec-cpd-webinar
24 July 2023
Please see update below sent to all Berkshire practices – 19th of July Dear Practice, We have been made aware that some practices are receiving referrals from cross border practices even though the service is not commissioned in their area. The reason for this is because practices can still provide the services to …
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20 July 2023
NHS England confirm that they have submitted proposals to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) which will alter the GOS regulations affecting contractors and their services. In a letter issued on 3 July, a number of amendments were outlined which are set to come into force between November 2023 and January 2024. A …
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7 July 2023
Berkshire LOC would like to invite all ophthalmic staff in Berkshire to join its AGM on the 19th of July. Sponsored by Johnson and Johnson, Special Guests – Berkshire Vision and Shreya Haldar 6:00pm – 6:30pm: Welcome: refreshments and buffet 6:30pm – 6:55pm: AGM *Review of 2022-23 *Committee re-election and new nominees Berkshire LOC …
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17 June 2023
Anterior Ischaemic Neuropathies- You’ve got some Nerve! This webinar will be presented in conjunction with Local Optical Committees England. Ischaemic Optic Neuropathies are a frightening and frustrating time for both the patient and the practitioner. Immediate loss of vision and the accompanying questions can put a lot of pressure on the practitioner for a correct …
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16 June 2023
Join Frimley Hospital Foundation Trust for their third event to be held at Frimley Park Hospital on the 13th of July. There will be a buffet to kick off the evening, updates on their work, and then a focus on the topic of Ocular Emergencies, with interesting cases for you to review and discuss with …
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14 June 2023
You will hopefully already be aware of the roll out of the REGO electronic referral platform across the Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICS). This platform will allow all routine referrals for patients registered to a Berkshire West GP surgery to be sent directly from community Optometry practices to the patients’ …
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14 June 2023
Berkshire LOC would like to invite all ophthalmic staff in Berkshire to join its AGM on the 19th of July, 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Reading Cricket Club. Sponsored by Johnson and Johnson, with a CPD presentation from Shreya Haldar, glaucoma specialist at the RBHT (CPD points applied for). Special Guests – Berkshire Vision 6:00pm …
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7 June 2023
RBHT have a new form that they would like all referring optometrists to now use for the Wet AMD Fast Track Service. All referrals are to be emailed to: Rbb-tr.amd@nhs.net There is a section for further details if the referrer wishes to include additional information, but the tick boxes are what they would like to …
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4 June 2023
Optometry Wales are opening two webinars to practitioners in England. Taking place in June, with CPD points available, the webinars cover important topics irrespective of your area of practice. Presbyopia and Recent Solutions – Wednesday 7 June 2023: 06:30PM Optometry Wales invites you to an evening of online CPD. Our Speaker is: Mr Fadi Alkherdaji, …
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31 May 2023
Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!
17 April 2025
LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.
31 March 2025
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