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The 2023 AGM of Buckinghamshire Local Optical Committee will be at 8.00pm on the evening of 20th April. Like last year, we won’t be holding a physical meeting; instead you will have the opportunity to pose questions, nominate and vote for committee members, and vote for the resolutions, online. Papers will be posted on this …
20 March 2023
Following the recent announcement of significantly below inflation increases in GOS fees, the OFNC have issued a statement HERE. The original letter from the Department of Health & Social Care can be found HERE. The new voucher values can be downloaded by clicking the link below: VOUCHERS AT A GLANCE 2023
19 March 2023
NHS England – South East Region team have asked to share this with all contractors . It is a national contractual requirement that GOS contractors are asked to complete and submit a Quality in Optometry (QiO) GOS contract compliance checklist once every 3 years, therefore we are writing to request that you complete …
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3 February 2023
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a patient safety alert after becoming aware of cases of increased intraocular pressure in people recently implanted with the following IOLs only: EyeCee One preloaded EyeCee One Crystal preloaded. A Field Safety Notice (FSN) has been disseminated by Nidek (Distributed by Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) and should be followed. This …
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2 February 2023
BLMK Integrated Care Board ( ICB )have asked us to remind all practices to complete the DSPT ( Data Security & Protection Toolkit) to be able to use the new electronic referral system (EeRS) for the area. Please see attached the information from the BLMK and a flyer explaining the benefits of the DSPT. …
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19 January 2023
NHS Digital has announced a change to the terms of usage for NHS mail accounts. Previously if accounts were not used for 90 days they would be marked as inactive and then deleted if not used after another 90 days. These time periods are reducing. From 1 December 2022 if an account has not been …
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5 December 2022
LOCSU have informed us that 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)
21 September 2022
About eighteen months ago I contacted Buckinghamshire LOC regarding the research project for my Doctor of Optometry qualification from Aston University. The response was very good from that questionnaire and indicated a desire for further education within nutrition and lifestyle advice for patient with chronic illnesses. Previous CET events and articles have been presented, although the …
Continue reading “Request for assistance for Doctor of Optometry project”
25 August 2022
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 England. The sight test has …
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24 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 gain a …
12 August 2022
The College of Optometrists and the OFNC call on the government to make a long-term commitment to primary eye care.
23 May 2025
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