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Staff Isolation: Approach Following Updated Government Guidance

Staff isolation: approach following updated government guidance Guidance for allowing essential frontline staff to return to work following a negative PCR if they have been asked to isolate due to potential contact with COVID-19 The government has announced that as of today, Public Health England will update their guidance on self-isolation for health and care …

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20 July 2021

CET – Visioncall VIRTUAL CET EVENT 27th July

VIRTUAL CET EVENT 27th July. Visioncall are running a virtual CET event on the 27th July via Microsoft Teams. The event will offer 2 CET points to all attendees. Covering a range of topics aimed at delivering patient-centric eye care including; *Overview of mental capacity act and determining a person’s best interest in a care …

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17 July 2021

COVID-19 guidance for primary eye care services in England 13th July 2021

Following the publication of England’s COVID-19 summer 2021 and the Prime Minister’s follow-up statement on 12 July, the government has stated that health and care settings in England should continue to maintain appropriate infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. The Chief Medical and Chief Scientific advisers have also stated that the pandemic is not over …

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13 July 2021

Temporary approval to suspend the need for signatures on ophthalmic forms

Update from the Department of Health and Social Care: As part of the social distancing measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, regulations came into force in September 2020 which enable the Secretary of State to temporarily suspend the need for patient signatures on prescription, dental and general ophthalmic services forms. Full details are …

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30 June 2021

Glaucoma Awareness Week takes place on 28 June – 4 July 2021

Family and loved ones: what’s the story behind this year’s theme? It’s been a year like no other and many people have been unable to be with their family and loved ones. So, with the timing of Glaucoma Awareness Week 2021 falling just as the restrictions are being lifted across the UK, we wanted to celebrate the opportunity to come …

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29 June 2021

Award-winning Special Eye Care Service Starts Work

SeeAbility, has recently won the Heathcare and Medical Research Charity of the Year at the prestigious Charity Awards 2021. This was in recognition of their pioneering work with NHSE to provide eye tests for children in special schools in England. The service, delivered by an Eye Care Team, will enable every child and young person …

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19 June 2021

Glaucoma Awareness Week

  Glaucoma Awareness Week, coordinated by Glaucoma UK, will run from 28 June to 4 July this year, coming at a time when the UK is slowly emerging from covid-19 restrictions.   Glaucoma Awareness Week, coordinated by Glaucoma UK, will run from 28 June to 4 July this year, coming at a time when the …

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18 June 2021

eGOS – Berkshire LOC feedback request

Please complete the attached form with your feedback regarding the eGOS service by the 21st June to help create a Berkshire LOC response to the PCSE. Thank you for your support!   Loading…

7 June 2021

Heidelberg Engineering Academy – CET webinars

Webinars: OCT Imaging in Neuro-Ophthalmology: Weds 16th June | 6:30pm-7:30pm (BST) Monitoring Papilloedema with OCT: Weds 1st September | 6:30pm-7:30pm (BST) Neuro-Inflammatory Disease and OCT: Weds 1st December | 6:30pm-7:30pm (BST) Each webinar above has 1 CET point approved for optometrists (3x CET points in total). New Online CET Course Room: The Heidelberg Engineering Academy invites you to explore the new Online …

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7 June 2021

LOCSU Optical Leads Vacancies

Optical Lead Vacancy As a result of a changes to the LOCSU Optical Lead team, opportunities have arisen for highly skilled people to join the team of Optical Leads supporting Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across a range of projects and activities including service development, connectivity evolution and engagement with current NHS reforms. About You As …

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26 May 2021