EeRS updates
EeRS comms september 24 final EeRS comms summer 24 final
18 September 2024
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Birmingham Local Optical Committee (BLOC) is the official organisation representing optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical contractors within the NHS in Birmingham. It provides advice to the NHS England Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country (BSBC) Area Team, to optometrists and optical contractors in the area and to the Clinical Care Groups in Birmingham.
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EeRS update
EeRS Your LOC has been working with Solihull LOC and Birmingham and Solihull ICB to deliver EeRS. This has involved meetings with Cinapsis, Health Harmonie, UHB and BMEC. The service has been tested and undergone a robust clinical safety review with final sign off today. Next steps Our initial practices will go live for referrals …
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9 April 2024
Funding and Placements for Advanced Qualifications
BSol ICS has been successful in securing full funding for a number of Independent Prescribing (iP) and Advanced Glaucoma Training courses and Hospital Placements during the 2024/5 academic year Anyone interested in accessing one of these fantastic opportunities should contact the LOC Secretary:- ian.hadfield@nhs.net Applicants must spend the great majority of their working time in …
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20 February 2024
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OFNC Meeting with Minister of State for Care
Representatives from OFNC met recently with the Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP and officials from DHSC and NHSE.
19 November 2024
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