Medisoft Portal
27 April 2021
If you are still waiting to receive your Medisoft Portal log in details, or are having issues with your sign in, Optometrists can ring the Medisoft support desk on 0113 347 2020. You can ask for the e-mail prompt to be resent or for the providers on your account to be updated. (ie: SpaMedica and RBHT)
Berkshire LOC Latest News
Supports Berkshire Vision’s Christmas Collection
Volunteers Needed – Friday 4 December 2026 LOC Berkshire is pleased to support Berkshire Vision, a local charity that makes a real difference to blind and visually impaired people across Berkshire. Berkshire Vision is looking for volunteers to help with its Christmas bucket collection at Reading Station on Friday 4 December 2026, and we’re encouraging …
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24 October 2026
SpaMedica Wokingham CPD Evening
A new case lands on your desk… SpaMedica invite you to an interactive CPD evening where real‑world cataract cases are investigated, dissected, and reviewed. Step inside the SpaMedica Files for a crime‑file-style session that follows complications from first clue to final conclusion. Together, we’ll examine what happened, why it mattered, and how …
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1 October 2026
The long-awaited Berkshire LOC CPD Evening is here!
📅 Date: Thursday 24th September 2026 🕕 Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM with food on arrival 📍 Venue: Wokingham Cricket Club 👉 Reserve your place now on Eventbrite via the link below: BOOK YOUR TICKET Join Berkshire LOC in person for an evening of professional development, networking and good food — with the opportunity to earn 6 guaranteed CPD points, with up to 7 available. …
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31 August 2026
Join our Berkshire LOC WhatsApp community
Use the QR code above or the link here to join our new Berkshire LOC WhatsApp Community. This community provides the latest Berkshire LOC news, updates and important information relevant to our local area. Feel free to reach out to the LOC for more information: locberkshiresec@gmail.com
22 August 2026
Berkshire LOC CPD event – save the date!
SAVE THE DATE – Berkshire LOC CPD Event We’re delighted to confirm the new date for our upcoming Berkshire LOC CPD event – Thursday 24th September at Wokingham Cricket Club. We originally rearranged the event to avoid clashing with the England vs Argentina World Cup game (the less said about this, the better!) so hopefully …
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20 August 2026
SeeAbility recruiting optometrists and dispensing opticians
SeeAbility, an eyecare charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, is currently recruiting optometrists and dispensing opticians to work in SEN schools across the South East and London. These roles offer an opportunity to make a real difference by providing vital eyecare to children and young people with special educational needs. Current vacancies Dispensing …
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20 August 2026
Workplace Wellbeing in UK Optometry Research
We are sharing this to support a fellow optometrist who’s running an important research project on Workplace Wellbeing in UK Optometry. We all know optometry is rewarding, but it can also be incredibly demanding. Research from other countries shows high levels of burnout, yet this has never been properly explored in the UK. This study …
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20 August 2026
Important Reminder: Post-Cataract Episode Action
Dear Practice, This is an important reminder to regularly review and action all Post Cataract episodes on your Clinical Dashboard and ‘Manage Referrals’ list on OPERA. Please ensure the following steps are taken to establish patient safety and compliance: Daily monitoring of your clinical dashboard to ensure patient referrals are booked promptly. Contact patients in a timely manner to arrange appointments, ensuring contact attempts …
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2 June 2026
Guidance for Practices & Practitioners: Accurate Recording of Outcomes
Dear Colleague, This email outlines the importance of accurately recording episodes and outcomes in OPERA, ensuring follow-ups and referrals are logged correctly to support clear patient pathways and reliable service data. Recording Guidance for Practices and Practitioners: We would like to remind all practices and practitioners of the importance of recording episodes accurately and consistently. …
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22 May 2026
Upcoming CPD Workshop
Dear Practice, The below is a repeat of the session we ran on Tuesday 5th May, for those who missed the session. The Professional Development and Quality Teams at Primary Eyecare Services are pleased to invite you to an interactive discussion workshop exploring the complexities of patient safety within enhanced eye care services. In clinical …
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7 May 2026