Regular monthly CPD with a wide range of topics run by local volunteers – attracting both national and local speakers. Often the first Tuesday evening of the month. A mixture of face to face (in Newcastle) and zoom meetings. NEOS subs will remain unchanged this year. £90 for the year (Jan – December) or £25 …
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2 October 2023
The AOP has produced new Contact lens guidance and Training modules to help the whole practice team (you need an AOP member to access this) https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/cpd/practice-team-training This offering is designed for the whole practice team, whether you are a receptionist, an optical assistant, a dispensing optician, an optometrist or a manager. If you are not …
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5 September 2023
Optometry Today (OT) has released a new education package for optometry practice teams, delivered in partnership with the Association of Optometrists (AOP) and Johnson & Johnson Vision. The suite of four non-CPD modules (two modules currently available) are designed to develop key skills across various aspects of practice, in addition to improving training and development …
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9 August 2023
Under the Equality Act 2010, all disabled people have the right to reasonable adjustments when using public services, including healthcare. These adjustments remove barriers that disabled people would otherwise face in accessing these services. Making reasonable adjustments means ensuring disabled people have equal access to good quality healthcare Reasonable adjustments can be simple changes made …
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25 June 2023
The Northeast and North Cumbria Optometry Freedom to Speak Up Guardian is Julie Breen julie.breen2@nhs.net
26 April 2023
Recent NHS SBA CPD events take away messages; MoU and Voucher at a Glance recall periods are not a stipulation. Start with 24 month recall for all 16+ patients, then clinically justify whether a shorter recall period is needed. Record habitual va’s in all circumstances (with specs or with old rx in trial frame) Always …
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12 March 2023
If you would like to be paid for dispensing HES vouchers please ensure you have written the Optometry Practice address on the back before submitting it to the relevant HES finance department.
16 February 2023
NTW LOC is aware that there has been a change in staff at a number of optometry practices over the past few years. If your Contractor or Practice Manager has changed please can you inform us so we have the correct contact details. HERE Performers (optometrists) should update their LOC preferences within the personal section …
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8 February 2023
If you have patients who are living with sight loss in Northumberland and North and South Tyneside, and either struggling to come to terms with this, they can be directed to free counseling. The same service can provide help with Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, loss and grief, relationship issues, bullying, abuse, self-esteem, anger, adhd, autism. …
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8 February 2023
The report includes events of 2023/24 and covers LOCSU priorities.
31 October 2024
LOCSU is currently looking to recruit one new Board Director (clinical) for a three year term.
28 October 2024
