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Berkshire Vision Raffle

As a small local charity, Berkshire Vision relies on fundraising and donations to be able to continue to offer our wide range of services to our nearly 1000 members living with sight loss in Berkshire. They want to make sure they can walk alongside every local person living with sight loss, from the tiniest babies …

8 October 2022

Scope Updates in Ophthalmology Meeting – 28th September

Scope Eyecare would like to invite you to join the – Scope Updates in Ophthalmology Meeting  on Wednesday 28th September at from 7pm – 8.15pm This interactive educational meeting will be chaired by Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Gok Ratnarajan and will include 2 engaging 20-minute Talks followed by Panel discussions and an Audience Q&A with our …

23 September 2022

Book your COVID-19 booster

The National Booking Service in England is now open to healthcare workers. This means that optical teams in England can start to book their vaccination: Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

12 September 2022

Job Opportunity with Optometry Wales

Please see attached an exciting opportunity that has arisen within the team at Optometry Wales: Optometry Wales Recruitment Notification – OW Clinical Adviser Position: Salary banding equivalent NHS band 8C As we prepare for a contract for the profession in Wales we are looking to recruit a Clinical Adviser who will lead on representing the …

7 September 2022

Free CPD by the NHS Business Services Authority

C-102790- Can I claim or not? GOS Recalls CPD The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) now undertakes Post Payment Verification of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claims on behalf of NHS England.   To assist GOS contractors and performers claim the appropriate fees for GOS in England, This GOC approved interactive CPD presentation is free of …

31 August 2022

Research Survey Invitation

A Delphi analysis of a proposed educational intervention regarding nutrition and lifestyle changes within UK optometric practice. Invitation We would like to invite you to take part in a research study forming part of a Doctor of Optometry project for Nicola Milhench. Before you decide if you would like to participate, take time to read …

29 August 2022

SpaMedica CPD Training Event – 7th September

Please see details of the next SpaMedica CPD event on the 7th of September at their Wokingham hospital.  

22 August 2022

Important: take part in the OFNC NHS Sight Test timing survey

Important: take part in the OFNC timing survey The OFNC has now opened its NHS sight test timing survey. By completing this short survey you will help us demonstrate the time it takes to deliver an NHS funded sight test and support one strand of our negotiating strategy on behalf of all GOS contractors in …

22 August 2022

Free Health and Wellbeing workshops from Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Berkshire (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

The following workshops are available free of charge to all staff within Optical practices across the BOB area:   Kindness In Healthcare – Introduction Workshops   Suitable for all roles, this 1 hour ‘Kindness into Action’ introduction workshop will help you understand the impact and importance of respect, kindness, positivity and incivility at work. You’ll …

8 August 2022

Cataract Focus Evening: Now including OCT interpretation session

Cataract Focus Evening Seminar – Change of date: 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 cataract assessment and consultation process Cataract image rounds and …

22 July 2022

LOCSU Latest News

Healthcare Reforms Must Include Wider Use of Primary Eye Care, Optical Leaders Urge Minister for Care

The College of Optometrists and the OFNC call on the government to make a long-term commitment to primary eye care.

23 May 2025

“You Have Superpowers!”: NOC25 Inspires LOCs To Lead Transformational Change

As the curtain falls on NOC25, the 250 delegates from across England are reflecting on the conference theme “Leadership in a Time of Change”.

22 May 2025

NOC25 App Now Available for Download!

Delegates can now use the app to view and book workshops for Sunday 18 May, ensuring they secure a spot in the sessions that interest them the most.

2 May 2025

Professor Sally Lewis to Deliver NOC 2025 Opening Keynote

The theme of this year’s NOC conference is ‘Leadership in a time of change’ and we are delighted to kick it off with a dynamic note keynote speech from Professor Sally Lewis.

29 April 2025

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