Dorset Acute Care Trusts are keen to understand and deliver better engagement with the local community. Please help them understand your needs and requirements by filling out the below questionnaire. Dorset Optometrists Engagement with Acute Trusts Questionnaire You may also be able to use the QR code below:
25 October 2024
Dorset LOC are hosting a free provider led online peer review CPD event on Wednesday 23rd October at 18:30 – 20:00 for Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists where 3 points will be available. Case topics include red eye, glaucoma and low vision If you would like to attend please sign up via the link below https://forms.office.com/e/vqBWb8gXND
9 October 2024
03 April 2024 Notification of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Dorset LOC will be held on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 6.30 pm at The RNLI College, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ. Registration and a light buffet will be served from 6.30 pm and following the AGM, Andy Turnbull …
3 April 2024
New general ophthalmic services fees for 2024/25 From 1 April 2024, there is new guidance setting out fees for general ophthalmic services, including: NHS sight test fee and NHS domiciliary fees NHS optical voucher values Continuing education and training payment for 2023, payable in 2024 Grant payable to supervisors of pre-registration trainees You can read the guidance here in full. The …
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3 April 2024
On 3rd April 2024, Spamedica are hosting a Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation webinar from 630-830pm. For more information please use the following link: Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation Webinar _ SpaMedica To register please use the following link: Book Now
22 March 2024
On 27 March 2024, Optegra are presenting a 3 point CPD event The Bear of Burton, Christchurch 630-830pm. The event will be presented by Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Mr Javier Bardavio. For Further information can be found in the below flyer along with the link to book. CPD invite Book Now
9 February 2024
On 12 March 2024, SpaMedica Poole are presenting a 3 point CPD event for Optometrists and DOs featuring Mariana Carvalho and Charlotte Jones. For more information and to book, please use the following link: SpaMedica – ‘Funny Looking Eyelids’
9 February 2024
Please use the following link to access CHEC fixed site festive opening hours: Festive opening hours Dorset
11 December 2023
On 16th November 2023, SpaMedica will be holding a 3 point OCT CPD event at Southampton and Poole. The opportunity is available to Optoms and DOs. There are limited spaces, so if you would like to book a place, please use the link that follows, as soon as possible. OCT Interpretation CPD Event -SpaMedica To …
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27 October 2023
LOCSU is calling on eye care to be integral to the planning and prevention of frailty after a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report found overloaded GPs could not adequately carry out the necessary assessments.
9 June 2026
The Government’s announcement of glaucoma guidance and the planned roll-out of a national Electronic Referral Service (ERS) for eye care in England and access to the National Care Records Service (NCRS) are built on good intentions and long overdue.
9 June 2026
OFNC is asking all contractors in England to respond to this confidential survey by close on 22 June 2026.
1 June 2026
A joint sector webinar will take place on 30 June, bringing together representatives from the College of Optometrists, LOCSU, ABDO, AOP and FODO to explore how primary care optometry can play a fuller role across the glaucoma pathway.
29 May 2026
