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PGT Module Leader – Independent Prescribing School of Optometry and Vision Sciences

  PGT Module Leader – Independent Prescribing School of Optometry and Vision Sciences The innovative Postgraduate Taught programmes at WOPEC in the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University incorporate both distance learning and contact teaching. We are seeking to appoint a part time module leader to join our motivated postgraduate teaching team. Module …

6 November 2022

Northwest Electronic eyecare Referral Service (EeRS) Project

  Northwest Electronic eyecare Referral Service (EeRS) Project We have now held our online webinar engagement event in Cheshire and Merseyside. We had a fantastic turnout and would like to thank all those who registered and attended the event. In previous communications we stated that this event would be recorded and available to all. Please …

14 October 2022

Ophthalmology Event – 4th October 2022 Mr Arun Sachdev Consultant Ophthalmologist MBBS BSc Hons FRCSed (Ophth)) Invites the LOC to an evening meeting where he will present on: – Updates in cataract surgery and new lenses – The interpretation of OCT images and common findings, when to refer – The novel treatment of dry AMD …

27 September 2022

Dispensing Optician Vacancy – Poynton, Cheshire

Dispensing optician, Poynton Cheshire Job description 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 and …

27 September 2022

CPD Event – 14th September 2022 – 4 Points

  Please look out for email invitations to the CPD Event: Managing Myopia Scenarios The New LOCSU Pathway for People with Learning Disability Contact sandiemcbennett.cheshireloc@gmail.com to book your place

24 August 2022

Northwest Electronic eyecare Referral Service (EeRS) Engagement Events

  Cheshire and Merseyside – 8 th September 2022 @ 7pm; Please click on the below link to register your attendance. https://bit.ly/3J7GkoY

24 August 2022

Cheshire LOC Meeting – 8th October 2022

The next meeting of the Cheshire LOC will be held remotely on 8th October 2022 at 7.30pm.

24 August 2022

Cheshire and Mersey Resilience Hub

Open to Optometry Staff Are you a staff member within the NHS, Social Care or Emergency Services in Cheshire or Merseyside and looking for support?  We’re here to help.  We offer a range of psychological support and well-being opportunities. You can self refer via our website: http://cheshiremerseyresiliencehub.nhs.uk/

4 July 2022

Press release- Cheshire sight loss information survey

PRESS RELEASE – Cheshire Sight Loss Information Survey Please can we ask practices to use this survey to gather information that can be used to provide services to our patients who have sight loss.

27 June 2022

Cheshire LOC Meeting – 8th August 2022

The next meeting of the Cheshire LOC will be held remotely on 8th August 2022 at 7.30pm.

26 June 2022

LOCSU Latest News

OFNC – Derisory GOS Fee Imposed by DHSC

Government has today announced that it has decided to impose another real-terms cut to the NHS sight test fee.

26 March 2024

OFNC Update on GOS Fees 2024/25

Many contractors have been asking for news about fees and grants. 

5 March 2024

Free Tier 1 Oliver McGowan Training for Optical Staff

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

RNIB Introduces Ground-Breaking Framework for Low Vision Care

The RNIB is launching the development of a landmark set of guidelines and framework to help low vision clinics.

28 February 2024

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