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We have 5 items for you today: Direct cataract referral into Moorfields at Potters Bar Hospital by accredited Optometrists We have been advised by Moorfields at Potters Bar that if you are an Optometrist who has previously been accredited for direct referral of cataract patients for surgery there, please continue to refer as you have done in the past. This …
3 June 2021
We have 4 items for you today: Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) Required From 1st July 2021 The exemption to DSPT completion ends on 1st July 2021. All practices who use NHS email and/or are contracted or subcontracted to deliver services like MECs are required to have completed the toolkit by this date, if they …
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3 June 2021
We have 4 items for you today: Walk-in First Vaccinations, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May We have been advised by Herts Valleys CCG that there are walk in vaccination opportunities for all over 40s and other permitted groups, including all optical staff, at a number of centres across Hertfordshire and West Essex this weekend without an …
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23 May 2021
We have 6 items for you today: eGos survey forwarded to NHSE and PCSE We had a fantastic response to our recent survey on the PCSE eGOS portal and new forms, thank you. It is clear that there are widespread issues and concerns with many, if not all, aspects of the new system. Your replies …
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23 May 2021
Hi all We have 4 items for you today: eGOS Survey – Thank you and Reminder We recently sent an email asking for feedback on the PCSE eGOS system and new forms. Thank you to everyone who has replied. The survey remains open until 10pm on Sunday 3rd May, so if you have not already done so, …
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5 May 2021
We have 4 items for you today: Infection Control ABDO and the College of Optometrists have issued a joint statement urging all employers to support their clinicians and their teams to maintain high standards of infection control. The statement can be found HERE. HVCCG Area Cataract Referrals We have been asked by Herts Valleys CCG to remind …
5 May 2021
Hi all We have 7 items for you today: Chloramphenicol Update The Royal College of Optometrists have issued an update to the summary of product characteristics for the Prescription Only Medicine form of chloramphenicol 0.5% multi-dose eye drops, which can be found HERE. CHEC Waiting Times and CET Webinar CHEC have advised their current waiting times …
5 May 2021
We have 6 items for you today: Thank You From The LOC Chair and Watford Hospital Dear Practitioners Further to our recent email about Watford Hospital and their requirements, I would like to say a huge thank you to all those practices and practitioners who have stepped up to offer their help with both corneal topography …
12 April 2021
We have 5 items for you today: Contact details: corneal topography request from Watford In our last email we asked if there are any local optometry practices with access to corneal topography machines. Watford hospital would like to be able to refer patients for a scan (which would be paid for by the hospital), for example …
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12 April 2021
We 3 have items for you today, all from West Herts Hospitals Trust: 1. Corneal topography request from Watford Hospital Are there any local optometry practices with access to corneal topography machines? The hospital would like to be able to refer patients for a scan (which would be paid for by the hospital), for …
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2 April 2021
Representatives from OFNC met recently with the Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP and officials from DHSC and NHSE.
19 November 2024
We are pleased to share that Fionnuala Kidd has stepped into the newly created role of Senior Advancement Lead.
12 November 2024