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Please read this important update below , which is from BOB ICB, regarding changes to local referral arrangements in Buckinghamshire (not for MK area). Dear colleagues, Good day, we hope you are well Further to our previous communication in January with regards to the provision of community ophthalmology and triage service in Buckinghamshire we are …
21 June 2023
The nominal date and time for our AGM was 8.00 pm on 20th April. Like last year, no physical meeting was held; instead, AGM papers were posted on our website and all on our database were given the opportunity to pose questions, nominate committee members and vote for resolutions, online. Three existing committee members, Bruce …
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10 May 2023
The 2023 AGM of Buckinghamshire Local Optical Committee will be at 8.00pm on the evening of 20th April. Like last year, we won’t be holding a physical meeting; instead you will have the opportunity to pose questions, nominate and vote for committee members, and vote for the resolutions, online. Papers will be posted on this …
20 March 2023
Following the recent announcement of significantly below inflation increases in GOS fees, the OFNC have issued a statement HERE. The original letter from the Department of Health & Social Care can be found HERE. The new voucher values can be downloaded by clicking the link below: VOUCHERS AT A GLANCE 2023
19 March 2023
NHS England – South East Region team have asked to share this with all contractors . It is a national contractual requirement that GOS contractors are asked to complete and submit a Quality in Optometry (QiO) GOS contract compliance checklist once every 3 years, therefore we are writing to request that you complete …
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3 February 2023
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a patient safety alert after becoming aware of cases of increased intraocular pressure in people recently implanted with the following IOLs only: EyeCee One preloaded EyeCee One Crystal preloaded. A Field Safety Notice (FSN) has been disseminated by Nidek (Distributed by Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) and should be followed. This …
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2 February 2023
BLMK Integrated Care Board ( ICB )have asked us to remind all practices to complete the DSPT ( Data Security & Protection Toolkit) to be able to use the new electronic referral system (EeRS) for the area. Please see attached the information from the BLMK and a flyer explaining the benefits of the DSPT. …
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19 January 2023
NHS Digital has announced a change to the terms of usage for NHS mail accounts. Previously if accounts were not used for 90 days they would be marked as inactive and then deleted if not used after another 90 days. These time periods are reducing. From 1 December 2022 if an account has not been …
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5 December 2022
LOCSU have informed us that the National Booking Service in England is now open to healthcare workers. This means that optical teams in England can start to book their vaccination: Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
21 September 2022
About eighteen months ago I contacted Buckinghamshire LOC regarding the research project for my Doctor of Optometry qualification from Aston University. The response was very good from that questionnaire and indicated a desire for further education within nutrition and lifestyle advice for patient with chronic illnesses. Previous CET events and articles have been presented, although the …
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25 August 2022
NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.
2 December 2024
New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.
29 November 2024