At the end of March the GOC published a call for evidence proposing changes to the Opticians Act 1989, with an associated consultation on some GOC policies. These wide-ranging proposals have the potential for significant changes to the work of all optical contractors and performers in the UK. The UK optical bodies have finalised a …
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15 July 2022
Cataract Focus Evening Seminar – Change of date. Originally scheduled for the 7th of July, now 11th of August. For opticians in and around East Berkshire, please see attached invitation to Frimley Park Hospital. Interactive seminar with a focus on cataract for optometrists and pre-registration optometrists. About this event Agenda: – Communication skills practice in …
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5 July 2022
Today NHS Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) have been legally established! This sees the end of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) which have managed local health services since the last set of legal reforms.ICSs are intended to bring about major changes in how health and care services are planned, paid for and delivered, and are a …
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2 July 2022
At the end of March the GOC published a call for evidence proposing changes to the Opticians Act 1989, with an associated consultation on some GOC policies. These wide-ranging proposals have the potential for significant changes to the work of all optical contractors and performers in the UK. The UK optical bodies have finalised a …
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2 July 2022
Please see below details of Focus Groups available from BOB ICS (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care System) Health and Wellbeing Focus Groups- Help Us, Support You We are seeking input from Dentistry, Optometry & Pharmacy colleagues to help us understand what health & wellbeing support you would like to see developed and implemented in BOB. …
27 June 2022
Berkshire LOC AGM An invitation to all optical staff in Berkshire. As members of the optometric community you are welcome to join us at the 2022 Annual General Meeting to be held at Wokingham Cricket Club on the 20th of July 2022. Agenda: 6:00pm: Arrival and food Opportunity to visit OPTOS demonstration stand and meet …
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24 June 2022
For opticians in and around East Berkshire, please see attached invitation to Frimley Park Hospital. Interactive seminar with a focus on cataract for optometrists and pre-registration optometrists. About this event Agenda: – Communication skills practice in cataract assessment and consultation process – Cataract image rounds and case discussions: post operative complications and referrals – Latest …
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17 June 2022
Seeing Beyond the Eyes – Tue 21st June 7-8.30pm You are warmly invited to our award winning Seeing Beyond the Eyes webinar sponsored by OutsideClinic and Visioncall. It connects the optical and sight loss sectors to ensure patients with visual impairments receive the best experience and empowers you to confidently support them on the next …
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8 June 2022
Lorcan Butler – The Optical Engagement Manager will be presenting a CPD session via Zoom in conjunction with South West & South East England LOCs for Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians on 14th June @19.00 Hrs. It is entitled ‘Optic Discs- Papilloedema?’ All Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians & Pre-Reg Students are more than welcome. Accurately recognising papilloedeama …
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7 June 2022
The General Optical Council (GOC) has launched a call for evidence on the need for change to the Opticians Act and a consultation on associated GOC policies. Both offer a unique opportunity for stakeholders including patients, the public, registrants, sector bodies and employers to ensure that legislation and regulation are fit for the future. The …
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4 June 2022
Government has today announced that it has decided to impose another real-terms cut to the NHS sight test fee.
26 March 2024
Many contractors have been asking for news about fees and grants.
5 March 2024
The Health and Social Care Act 2022 has made it a requirement of all CQC regulated health and care providers that all their staff receive mandatory learning disability and autism awareness training by people with lived experience.
29 February 2024
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