AMD Webinar And FODO News
28 March 2021
We have 2 items for you today:
- The Royal Society of Medicine are running an interesting webinar, “Medicine and Me: Living with age related macular degeneration”, on Thursday 22nd April from 6:00pm to7:30pm. Further details and registration can be found on the following link:
Medicine and Me: Living with age related macular degeneration | The Royal Society of Medicine
- FODO’s weekly news update is HERE, including Matt Hancock on the role technology will play in the future of healthcare in England, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists on Glaucoma care and other sector news.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Kind regards
Herts LOC
Hertfordshire LOC Latest News
Applications to Join Herts LOC
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12 February 2025
GOS Pitfalls, Watford waiting times, FODO News
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GOS Claims held process, FODO News and Merry Chirstmas!
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Cat Waiting Times, CHEC contact number, LOCSU and FODO News
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Additional Early Recall Codes For GOS
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12 February 2025
Referrals, Vacancy, CPD, FODO News
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Waiting times for Lister and Watford, Translation Service, CHEC Hours, LOCSU and FODO News
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Tell us your problems, CPD, FODO News
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Tell us your problems!
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