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Glaucoma Masterclass: Diagnostics, Modern Management And Shared Care Pathways: Weds 23rd Nov

Please click here for information on a Glaucoma CPD event being run by Innovation Eye Clinic & Scope on Wednesday 23rd November, starting at 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm). The event will take place in the Mansell McTaggart Lounge, AMEX Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL. To register, please click here and for more information, please email elainephillips@scopeeyecare.com or telephone 07495 345487.

8 November 2022

Community Cataract Services Survey

The LOC are keen to gauge the provision of pre and post-op cataract services across East Sussex. As the contracts held by practices are with the ICB (formerly the CCGs), the LOC would like to update its list of providers so it can help support both the practices and the ICB should any queries arise. …

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24 October 2022

Education Event At Southlands Hospital: Wednesday 2nd November

Education Event Wednesday 2nd November 2022 The ophthalmology department at Southlands Hospital, Shoreham-by-Sea are intending to reinstate the regular education events that were held pre-COVID and are planning a series of evening meetings. West Sussex LOC would like to let you know about the first event, a face-to-face meeting and lecture by ophthalmologist Mr Masoud …

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17 October 2022

Expansion Of Electronic Eye Care Referral System: Please Apply!

Please click here for information on a Glaucoma CPD event being run by Innovation Eye Clinic & Scope on Wednesday 23rd November, starting at 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm). The event will take place in the Mansell McTaggart Lounge, AMEX Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL. To register, please click here and for more information, please email elainephillips@scopeeyecare.com or telephone 07495 345487.

17 October 2022

CPD Information

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) now undertakes Post Payment Verification of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claims on behalf of NHS England. To assist GOS contractors and performers claim the appropriate fees for GOS in England, the NHSBSA will be delivering a GOC approved interactive CPD presentation. The CPD presentation will be free of charge …

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30 September 2022

Sussex Premier Health Newsletter

Please click here for the first Sussex Premier Health Newsletter.

10 August 2022

Participants for PhD project

We have been asked to circulate an enquiry for an optometry student to help him with his PhD project.  Further details can be found below. Hello, I hope this email finds you well. I am Wan Elhami Wan Omar, PhD Optometry student from The University of Manchester. I am writing this email to enquire regarding recruiting …

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23 June 2022

Withdrawal of UKHSA Infection Prevention And Control Measures in England

The College of Optometrists has new information following the withdrawal of UKHSA infection prevention and control measures in England, which you can share with your mailing lists. Please see the statement: Withdrawal of UKHSA infection prevention and control measures in England – College of Optometrists (college-optometrists.org)

20 June 2022

Updated Clinical Policies

We have been asked to send out information on updated clinical policies by Sussex NHS Commissioners.  Further details can be found below. Kind regards East Sussex LOC **************************************************************************************************************** Dear LOC Chairs Please see attached a letter from Steve Peacock, Associate Director for Planned Care, regarding changes in the clinical policy relating to Cataracts for circulation to your …

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28 May 2022

Making Accurate Claims in England 2022

Please click to access Making Accurate Claims in England 2022

19 May 2022