East Cheshire Atrial Fibrillation Pilot
21 November 2020
The East Cheshire Atrial Fibrillation pilot has started this week to coincide with AF awareness week. The East Cheshire local health network and NHS England approached Cheshire LOC with an idea of a pilot scheme to test patients who are over 60 years old for atrial fibrillation. AF is a major risk factor for ischaemic strokes. The aim of the pilot study was to identify undiagnosed AF and prevent related strokes and associated mortality through early identification and management. The pilot involves a 30 second portable heart rate reading which gives an instant yes or no answer. If AF is detected we are telling the patients to attend their GP practice.
We have 6 devices and have spread then throughout East Cheshire and the pilot will run for 1 year. A great collaborative effort to try to make optometry noticeable as a healthcare setting where every contact counts.
Cheshire LOC Latest News
The Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre at the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich is NOW OPEN.
This is your invitation for an exclusive look around the facility, and attend a training session to earn CPD points. When: Tuesday 24 June 2025 Where: Victoria Infirmary, Winnington Hill, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1AW Timings: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Additional information: Free food and refreshments. Free on-site parking Event details: You will have the opportunity to look around the state-of-the …
2 June 2025
Band 7 Specialist Optometrist at Countess of Chester Wanted !
For Job details please see this link Job advert – Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk)
24 October 2024
Dispensing Optician wanted !
Job description DISPENSING OPTICIAN WANTED !! (Manchester/Cheshire) Imagine a practice where clients are EXCITED to visit . For clients like these, choosing new glasses is an experience they enjoy and get excited about. If you’re capable of delivering a world class customer experience with finesse and confidence, and you understand what kind of service affluent …
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24 October 2024
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR OPTICAL QUERIES IN CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- PLEASE READ NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR OPTICAL QUERIES IN CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE Please note with immediate effect that the e-mail address for Cheshire and Merseyside optical queries has changed from england.gos@nhs.net to a new address centralprimarycare@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk Please ensure that you use this new address going forward. If you have any queries regarding this change, please let me …
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16 September 2024
Sight Loss Information Line
There is a sight loss information line that is a National Lottery funded project in partnership with NHS England, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East Council, Vision Support and East Cheshire Eye Society.
19 June 2024
Next LOC Meeting
The next meeting of the Cheshire LOC will be held on Tuesday 16th July 2024 at 7.30pm on Teams. A limited number of observers would be welcome; please email sandiemcbennett.cheshireloc@gmail.com for a Teams invite.
12 June 2024
Interpreting Services (Spoken Word and BSL)
FAO Cheshire and Merseyside Primary Care Optical Contractors- Interpreting services (Spoken word and BSL) Cheshire and Merseyside ICB are confirming with you that we have a provider of interpreting services for optical contractors holding a GOS contract for spoken word and BSL (British Sign Language). The single provider of interpreting services across Cheshire and …
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8 March 2024