EeRS is an electronic system for referring directly from optometry, bypassing the GP. For patients that have a GP in WEST BERKSHIRE, this service will be via the REGO platform, and is due to go live on the 1st of September. After this date, GPs will be instructed to return any ophthalmology referrals to your …
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9 August 2023
CHEC are running a CPD Event in Slough, taking place on: Thursday 7th September, 7pm-9pm. The CPD event will be about wellbeing, ‘Transform Your Mind and Life: for practice, practitioner and patient’, and will be hosted by Sheena Tanna-Shah. Sheena runs wellbeing business ‘Inspiring Success’, she is a Rapid Transformation Therapy Practitioner, …
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28 July 2023
CHEC have organised a virtual CPD event on Wednesday 9th August, 7pm-8.30pm. The CPD event topic is ‘The Dodgy Disc’, hosted by Clinical Director of Ophthalmology at CHEC, Mahmoud Rabie. Optometrists attending this event will receive 1 interactive CPD point! Invitation Link/ Signup Form: https://info.chec.uk/chec-cpd-webinar
24 July 2023
Please see update below sent to all Berkshire practices – 19th of July Dear Practice, We have been made aware that some practices are receiving referrals from cross border practices even though the service is not commissioned in their area. The reason for this is because practices can still provide the services to …
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20 July 2023
NHS England confirm that they have submitted proposals to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) which will alter the GOS regulations affecting contractors and their services. In a letter issued on 3 July, a number of amendments were outlined which are set to come into force between November 2023 and January 2024. A …
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7 July 2023
Berkshire LOC would like to invite all ophthalmic staff in Berkshire to join its AGM on the 19th of July. Sponsored by Johnson and Johnson, Special Guests – Berkshire Vision and Shreya Haldar 6:00pm – 6:30pm: Welcome: refreshments and buffet 6:30pm – 6:55pm: AGM *Review of 2022-23 *Committee re-election and new nominees Berkshire LOC …
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17 June 2023
Anterior Ischaemic Neuropathies- You’ve got some Nerve! This webinar will be presented in conjunction with Local Optical Committees England. Ischaemic Optic Neuropathies are a frightening and frustrating time for both the patient and the practitioner. Immediate loss of vision and the accompanying questions can put a lot of pressure on the practitioner for a correct …
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16 June 2023
Join Frimley Hospital Foundation Trust for their third event to be held at Frimley Park Hospital on the 13th of July. There will be a buffet to kick off the evening, updates on their work, and then a focus on the topic of Ocular Emergencies, with interesting cases for you to review and discuss with …
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14 June 2023
You will hopefully already be aware of the roll out of the REGO electronic referral platform across the Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICS). This platform will allow all routine referrals for patients registered to a Berkshire West GP surgery to be sent directly from community Optometry practices to the patients’ …
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14 June 2023
Berkshire LOC would like to invite all ophthalmic staff in Berkshire to join its AGM on the 19th of July, 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Reading Cricket Club. Sponsored by Johnson and Johnson, with a CPD presentation from Shreya Haldar, glaucoma specialist at the RBHT (CPD points applied for). Special Guests – Berkshire Vision 6:00pm …
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7 June 2023
Having lived in eight countries since the age of three, adapting to change comes naturally for Trisha Suryodiningrat-Dinsdale.
29 April 2024
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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