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CET event – Seeing Beyond the Eyes – 20th October 2021

Seeing Beyond the Eyes 1 interactive point* CET Webinar sponsored by Visioncall 20th Oct 6.30pm to 8pm Please note this is a not a Berkshire LOC Event.    Register in advance for this webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5OI_7D8YTiWKvsInnGtJBQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing joining information.

8 October 2021

Book your Covid-19 Booster vaccine

Frontline health or social care workers can book a booster dose appointment online. You do not need to wait to be contacted by the NHS. People who work for an NHS trust or a care home will usually get their booster dose through their employer. Who can book online You can book your COVID-19 booster …

5 October 2021

Influenza vaccine funding for primary eyecare

  NHS England and NHS Improvement have made new funding available for influenza vaccines for patient-facing NHS general ophthalmic contractors and their frontline staff. This is for the influenza season 1st September 2021 to 31st March 2022. Please see details within the letter here. Summary of those who are recommended to have the flu vaccine They …

1 October 2021

Change of Email Address to Submit Invoices via PDF – NHS Shared Business Services

SupplierCommunication Date: 28 September 2021 Reference Number: 018 To: All NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Suppliers Subject: ACTION – Change of Email Address to Submit Invoices via PDF Dear Supplier,   Closure of our mailbox sbs.invoicing@nhs.net We would like to advise the above mailbox where suppliers send their PDF invoices to is closing and …

28 September 2021

Training Opportunity to Support Eyecare Services for People with a Learning Disability

  A series of six online teaching sessions is being launched aimed at preparing eyecare practitioners to deliver services to people with learning disabilities. Developed and reviewed by subject experts in partnership with SeeAbility, a charity that supports people who have learning disabilities or autism and sight loss, it offers an authoritative insight into key areas …

28 September 2021

Research Project – School of Optometry Aston University

Dear colleagues, Thank  you for your help if you kindly agreed to complete a survey I put together for the first part of my Doctor of Optometry degree with Aston University. I am pleased to say this study has now been completed and its results have just been published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. Should …

23 September 2021

Optometrists Asked to Update The NHSmail Data Protection Security Toolkit (DSPT)

To: Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Dear Colleagues, Update to the NHSmail and Data Protection Security Toolkit (DSPT): Optometry Background All organisations with NHSmail accounts are required to complete the Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT) on an annual basis and completing the DSPT is a prerequisite for signing up to an NHSmail account. NHSmail provides …

20 September 2021

Primary Eyecare is recruiting

  Primary Eyecare Services are recruiting Service Leads. Primary Eyecare Services are the largest provider of eyecare services delivered through primary care optical practices. We are recruiting Service Leads to support the delivery of our services. The role is an exciting opportunity to support local practices and hospitals in the development and delivery of eyecare …

15 September 2021

Myopia Control CET Event – Andy Sanders

Berkshire LOC and the attendees would like to extend our thanks to Andy Sanders from Hoya for a great and informative CET session tonight regarding Myopia Control. Details of the session are below: The lecture covers the prevalence of Myopia and associated eye conditions and the different modalities that may help slow its progression from …

8 September 2021

Launch of the Eye Care Hub Website

The national eye care recovery and transformation programme (NECRTP) team has launched a new website, the Eye Care Hub, on NHS Futures. This is an eyecare-specific site which contains a comprehensive set of information, guidance, and a wide range of materials to support systems, providers, and professionals in implementing the NHS England recovery guidance on …

1 September 2021

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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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