Living With Covid, Vacancy And FODO News
20 April 2022
We have 3 items for you today:
- Covid Updates from UKHSA, ABDO, the College and FODO
Following the publication of England’s living with Covid plan on Monday, FODO have issued the following updates:Healthcare settings to continue following existing IPC measures
Since the Prime Minister announced plans to lift Covid-19 restrictions in England, we have worked with NHS England and the College of Optometrists to get timely guidance to primary eye care settings.
NHS England has now confirmed its position as follows:
- There are no immediate changes to IPC requirements in health care at this stage
- The current testing protocol for staff should continue as now
- NHS England will write in coming weeks to provide more detail on “various testing protocols for patients and staff”.
Read NHS England’s latest letter.
The UK Health Security Agency has today confirmed that there is no longer a legal requirement for people with Covid-19 to self-isolate in England. However, “due to the higher risk nature of health and social care settings, the advice for staff members working in these settings has not changed“. Therefore, please note:
- Healthcare staff who have tested positive for Covid-19 should not attend work until they have had two negative LFD test results taken 24 hours apart.
- The first test should not be taken before day five after their initial positive test. These tests need to be 24 hours apart. If they are medically fit, they can return to work on the morning of day six if they tested negative 24 hours earlier.
ABDO and the College of Optometrists have issued a joint statement saying: “Optometry practices and staff should continue to follow the College’s Amber guidance and FAQs to maintain high standards of infection control to keep staff and patients safe from the continued risk of Covid-19.” This includes following the existing FAQ on what to do if somebody in your household has Covid-19.
- Optometrist Vacancy
Redbourn Eyecare is a small independent eyecare practice in the quintessential English village of Redbourn in St.Albans. They are looking for an Optometrist for 1 or 2 days per week on a self employed basis, starting from the middle/end of March. Please contact Karan on 07517215454, or info@redbourneyecare.co.uk with a CV if interested. - FODO News
Is HERE, including New PPE Portal platform, Health and Care Bill update and a Case study on cataract care.
Kind Regards
Herts LOC
Hertfordshire LOC Latest News
Tell us your problems!
Tell us your problems! No, we’re not starting a counselling service but we do want you to tell us about your concerns, poor experiences and difficulties relating to the current referral pathways and lack of services in Hertfordshire. We are hoping to collect as much data as possible to strengthen our drive to get services commissioned, to …
Continue reading “Tell us your problems!”
24 July 2024
Sight Loss Support Survey, CPD Claims, CPD Webinar, Hypertension Pilot, LOCSU and FODO News
We have 6 items for you today: Sight Loss Support Survey One of our committee members is working with Hertfordshire County Council’s Sensory Services on the creation of an information leaflet about local support, resources and signposting, to distribute to adults in Hertfordshire with sight loss. As part of this, we would be grateful if …
24 July 2024
Hypertension Pilot, CPD And FODO News
We have 3 items for you today: Hypertension Pilot in Hatfield, Stevenage, Dacorum and Watford Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB is seeking expressions of interest from optometry practices to take part in an NHS England-funded pilot of hypertension case finding in optometry settings. The aim of the pilot is to help to identify people with …
Continue reading “Hypertension Pilot, CPD And FODO News”
2 July 2024
CPD Webinar And FODO News
2 items for you today: CPD Webinar Hoya are running another of their CPD Webinars, “Dementia, Dignity, and the Eye Care Professional”, On Wednesday 12th June 2024 7:30 PM BST, Presented by Elaine Grisdale BSc (Hons) FBDO FAAO . They advise there is 1 interactive CPD Point on successful completion. Further details and registration can be found at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8894851596268324443 …
Continue reading “CPD Webinar And FODO News”
2 July 2024
CPD Webinars, PCSE, NHS 111, RNIB, IP Placements, LOCSU And FODO News
We have 8 items for you today: Herts LOC / The Brain Tumour Charity CPD Webinar Monday 20th May Thanks to everyone who has already signed up to our online CPD event, “Effective Communication – Breaking Bad News”, in association with the excellent Brain Tumour Charity on Monday 20th May from 7:30. You will receive your Zoom …
Continue reading “CPD Webinars, PCSE, NHS 111, RNIB, IP Placements, LOCSU And FODO News”
7 May 2024
CPD Webinars, Vouchers At A Glance, Diabetic Screening, And FODO News
We have 6 items for you today: Herts LOC / The Brain Tumour Charity CPD Webinar Monday 20th May We are pleased to be running an online CPD event, “Effective Communication – Breaking Bad News”, in association with the excellent Brain Tumour Charity on Monday 20th May from 7:30 to around 8:45. There will be three interactive …
Continue reading “CPD Webinars, Vouchers At A Glance, Diabetic Screening, And FODO News”
7 May 2024
Central Alerting System Emails, Diabetic Eye Program Email, CPD Form And Webinar, FODO News
We have 5 items for you today: Central Alerting System Emails We have been asked to forward the information below regarding the cascading of Central Alerting System Notifications by email. Should you have any queries regarding the information they give, or if you are a contractor and are concerned that you may not be receiving the …
7 May 2024
What CPD Do You Need, GOS Vouchers, Supply Of Drugs (Non IP), FODO News
We have 4 items for you today: What CPD do you need? As it’s the last of year of the current cycle, we wanted to find out what CPD you still need and how best we can help you. We can’t, of course, cover everything but we will try to provide the most requested options. …
Continue reading “What CPD Do You Need, GOS Vouchers, Supply Of Drugs (Non IP), FODO News”
7 May 2024
GOS Fees, Light Therapy For AMD, SpaMedica Cats, London CPD And FODO News
We have 6 items for you today: Derisory GOS Fee Increase The Government has announced that, despite the clear rejection of its offer by the sector, it has decided to impose another real-terms cut to the NHS sight test fee. Therefore, from 1 April 2024, the GOS sight test fee will increase by just 39p to …
Continue reading “GOS Fees, Light Therapy For AMD, SpaMedica Cats, London CPD And FODO News”
7 May 2024
Diabetic Screening, PVN Notifications, FODO News
We have 3 items for you today: Diabetic Eye Screening Programme Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust advise: From 1 April 2024 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) will be the lead provider for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) across Hertfordshire and West Essex (HWE). This is an exciting opportunity for the Hertfordshire and West Essex system. …
Continue reading “Diabetic Screening, PVN Notifications, FODO News”
21 March 2024