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
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Avon LOC Latest News
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
Ambassadors Recruitment for Health Inequalities
Please see the below link requirements – the national health inequalities team are recruiting ambassadors for CORE20PLUS, for anyone at any level working to improve health inequalities. Please can you let Adwoa know if anyone in your organisation or practices are interested. WEBBER, Adwoa : adwoa.webber@nhs.net Requirements – Health inequalities
1 September 2023
Glos LOC – Full Day, 15+ CPD Point Event – 20 September 2023
Glos LOC are holding an event Wednesday 20th September in Gloucester. Regular Locums from the Avon area work in this area too. It is a full day event with 15+ CPD points up for grabs. Exciting topics and exhibitors including Dry Eye diagnostic equipment, Myopia Management spectacle/contact lenses and much more. It’s a first of …
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11 August 2023
Newmedica Macular OCT Interpretation & Management 3 PT CPD – 28 September 2023
On 28th September 2023,Newmedica are holding a CPD event at the Aztec West site. For more information please use the following link and further ‘book now’ link: Newmedica Bristol CPD 28.09.23 Book Now
10 August 2023
Post Operative Cataract Assessments in Community
The Integrated care board (ICB) currently funds community optometrists to provide post-operative cataract care in BNSSG. BNSSG has recently been discussing transitioning the post-operative Cataract Pathway for Independent Sector providers. However, the ICB has identified that there are still substantive pathways and processes requiring development to facilitate this transition. Therefore, the ICB is pausing this …
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2 August 2023
Vision Care for Homeless People – Volunteer Request
Please see below message from Karen Gennard of VCHP concerning their latest project and how you can become part of this much needed service: ‘I’m Karen Gennard, I’m an optometrist who works in practice in Cheltenham and for the charity Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) as New Clinic Development Manager. It was so …
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2 August 2023
Wellbeing CPD Workshop for Eye Professionals
On 18th September, ‘Inspiring Success’ are running a virtual wellbeing CPD workshop for eye health professionals. Please see the below invite for further information and to reserve your place. Inspiring Success – Wellbeing CPD Event
17 July 2023
Getting Started with Staff Health and Wellbeing – Free Lunch-and-Learn Webinar
The Healthier Together Support Network are holding a free event in ‘Getting Started with Staff Health & Wellbeing’. Please see the following link for more information Getting started with Health and Wellbeing Webinar Ad To attend please use the following link: Book Now
6 July 2023
LOCSU Latest News
LOCSU Bulletin – 10 June 2026, Issue 90
LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting.
10 June 2026
LOCSU urges use of optometry in frailty care following Public Accounts Committee report
LOCSU is calling on eye care to be integral to the planning and prevention of frailty after a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report found overloaded GPs could not adequately carry out the necessary assessments.
9 June 2026
OFNC Statement: Response to Government’s planned roll-out of a national Electronic Referral Service (ERS) for eye care and publication of GIRFT guidance
The Government’s announcement of glaucoma guidance and the planned roll-out of a national Electronic Referral Service (ERS) for eye care in England and access to the National Care Records Service (NCRS) are built on good intentions and long overdue.
9 June 2026