BNSSG Health & Wellbeing Bulletin
Please use the following link to view the latest BNSSG Health & Wellbeing bulletin: Health & Wellbeing Bulletin
24 October 2023
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Avon LOC Latest News
Changes to General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations letter
Please use the following link confirming the changes to GOS regulations by NHSE: PRN00660_Changes to General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations letter_111023
12 October 2023
Musculoskeletal Health of Primary Care Staff
A recent BNSSG staff survey of 515 Primary Care staff, indicated that 30% experienced musculoskeletal issues, with this rate jumping above the national average to 37% for those working in administrative roles. Qualitative comments suggest that this is in part due to the sedentary nature of working in Primary Care and the lack of taking sufficient breaks …
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12 October 2023
20231003 ACTION REQUIRED: Quality in Optometry Return
Please see below correspondence in case you missed it: Dear Colleagues, We have reached agreement locally with all South West LOC and ICB colleagues that the Quality in Optometry return for 2022-2025 will be requested to be completed by all GOS contractors in the South West by midnight 31st December 2023. Having all submission by 31st December …
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12 October 2023
Bristol Eye Hospital Update Meeting: Medical Retina and Paediatric Ophthalmology
On behalf of Bayer UK, I am delighted to invite you to attend the Bayer promotional meeting entitled Bristol Eye Hospital Update Meeting: Medical Retina and Paediatric Ophthalmology, taking place on Friday 3rd November 2023 from 18:00‐21:00 at the Village Hotel, Bullfinch Close, Filton, Bristol BS34 6FG.Please see below link to a copy of the …
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3 October 2023
**Urgent**Change of Bristol Eye Hospital email address for urgent macular referrals
Change of Bristol Eye Hospital email address for urgent macular referrals **URGENT** information for optometrists referring Neovascular (wet) AMD patients to the Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) by NHS mail. Change of Bristol Eye Hospital email address for urgent macular referrals
2 October 2023
BNSSG Healthier Together Network Report
A recent BNSSG staff survey of 515 Primary Care staff, indicated that 70% experienced burnout to some degree in their roles. Qualitative comments suggest that this is in part due to the experience of moral distress. Moral distress is a result of the institutional and resource constraints healthcare staff face, meaning they often cannot provide the …
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25 September 2023
SpaMedica Optometry Conference 26 November 2023 – 12 CPD Points
On 26 November 2023, SpaMedica are holding a free Optometry Conference worth 12 CPD points. For more information please see the following: SM Conference – SMC1
25 September 2023
LOCSU Latest News
Updated GOC CPD Exceptions Policy
The GOC have today released the updated the CPD exceptions policy, which can be read here. This policy sets out the principles the Registrar will apply in deciding whether a registrant can remain on the register without having met the CPD requirements, to ensure decisions are made in a fair and consistent manner. It also … Continue reading “Updated GOC CPD Exceptions Policy”
17 May 2024
LOCSU Launches 2024/25 Forward Plan
This week, LOCSU launched the forward plan for 2024/25, with the continued focus of placing LOCs at the front and centre of everything we do.
14 May 2024