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 …
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8 October 2022
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 …
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23 September 2022
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
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 …
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7 September 2022
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 …
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31 August 2022
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 …
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29 August 2022
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 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 …
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22 August 2022
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 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 …
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22 July 2022
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3 May 2024
LOCSU is refreshing the 2023/24 forward plan to build upon the progress undertaken in the last 12 months.
2 May 2024
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