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24 June 2022

Re: Hypertension Scheme Training:

We are pleased to share the link for the recorded training webinar session which took place on 14th June 2022 (the recording is 1 hour and 42 minutes).  This session was specifically for GOS contractors and explains how to take BP measures, provide lifestyle advice and how to use PharmOutcomes to refer to Community Pharmacy.  To access the recording, please visit https://youtu.be/2oUku4mXIEU

North Yorkshire LOC Latest News

New Secretaries Report from Meeting on July 2nd 2024

A new secretaries report has been posted from our July 2024 meeting

14 July 2024

Next LOC Meeting Wednesday October 23rd 2024

The next LOC meeting will be held at The Crown Hotel Boroughbridge on Wednesday October 23rd  2024. There will be a Finger Buffet at 6:30pm meeting commences 7:00pm. Please inform our Chairman if you wish to attend. Please email :  chairnyloc@gmail.com  

4 July 2024

New WET AMD referral form for Harrogate

Please find new referral form for Harrogate, please also note that the Harrogate email address has been updated to; hdft.eyereferrals@nhs.net As shown on the referral form WYAAT Suspected wet AMD referral form June 2024

20 June 2024

E-Learning courses to earn CPD points

Are you an optometrist, dispensing optician or optical assistant?   The CPD cycle ends in December, so why not enrol on our e-learning courses to earn CPD points and learn how to support patients with low vision, deafness, and disabilities?   Here are the links to the available training courses:   https://visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com/training/cpd-accredited-training/   https://visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com/training/via-e-learning/   …

5 May 2024

North Yorks CPD Day Save the Date Oct 15th

Our 2024 CPD Day will be Tuesday October 15th at The Railway Museum York The list of speakers will be published when available

10 April 2024

Harrogate Referrals new email addresss

The new email for Harrogate District Foundation Trust hospital is;   hdft.eyereferrals@nhs.net   The previous email address is no longer monitored.

19 December 2023

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24 September 2023

Funding available for training and development of The Community Optometric workforce

Dear GOS Contractors, Humber and North Yorkshire NHS England, in collaboration with Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across the area, is funding a range of training and development opportunities to support the clinical and professional development for the Community Optometry workforce.  This local funding is in addition to the recent funding offered by Health Education England …

30 November 2022

Mentoring for Optometrists

There is an attached flyer giving details on a mentoring scheme for Optometrists. The scheme is called GPMplus mentoring. GPMplus mentoring can support anyone who would like to explore ways to develop themselves, or who have a career problem or opportunity they’re not sure how to move forward with. Whilst the mentoring service is aimed …

23 November 2022

ECP attitudes towards Myopia Management with CPD and peer review points

We are running another session of focus groups on the same topic – ECP attitudes towards Myopia Management. I would be extremely grateful if you would be able to share this poster to advertise this event with members of your LOC? Either at a meeting or in a newsletter or something similar? The session is scheduled for …

5 September 2022

LOCSU Latest news

Meet the Team – Sid Maher

Problem solving, finding solutions and having a positive impact on someone’s life were the most appealing parts of a career within optometry for LOCSU’s newest advancement lead, Sid Maher.

25 July 2024