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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

NHS England – Southwest Eye Health Information

Please use the following link to access help and information for eye health queries from NHS England SW NHS England – Southwest Eye Health Information

15 September 2023

Healthier Together Network – September Newsletter

Please use the following link to access BNSSG Healthier Together Network latest Health & Wellbeing Newsletter September Newsletter

14 September 2023

Health & Wellbeing Toolkit

Please see the below link to free Health & Wellbeing Toolkit. This six-step evidence-based toolkit will help organisational leaders create a positive workplace culture to promote staff health and wellbeing. It was developed by BNSSG ICB and One Care and contains condensed content from multiple guides. Health & Wellbeing Toolkit

1 September 2023