{"id":724,"date":"2026-10-02T12:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/dorset-loc\/?p=724"},"modified":"2026-10-02T12:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:44:08","slug":"latest-news-from-dorset-loc-02-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/dorset-loc\/2026\/10\/02\/latest-news-from-dorset-loc-02-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News from Dorset LOC – 02 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quality in Enhanced Eyecare Services Discussion Workshop<\/h2>\n

Managing Unexpected Charges in Enhanced Eyecare Services<\/span><\/p>\n

Primary Eyecare Services is hosting an interactive discussion workshop focusing on unexpected charges, one of the most common themes identified in service-related complaints. Using real-world case studies, the workshop will explore effective communication around service scope, patient charges and eligibility for NHS-funded care, helping practices improve patient experience and reduce complaints.<\/span><\/p>\n

Topics will include communicating costs clearly, managing patient expectations, improving consistency across practice teams and supporting high-quality patient care.<\/span><\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Monday 12 October 2026
\nTime:<\/strong> 7.00pm to 8.15pm
\nVenue:<\/strong> Zoom
\nCPD:<\/strong> 3 Interactive CPD Points for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians<\/span><\/p>\n

Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0Book here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

October Awareness Campaigns for Practices<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

Supporting Eye Health and Wellbeing This October<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

October presents several opportunities for practices to engage patients and promote important public health messages through social media, practice websites and in-practice communications.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Eye Injury Prevention Month<\/span><\/p>\n

A month-long campaign raising awareness of the importance of protecting vision in the workplace, during leisure activities and at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

– World Sight Day \u2013 8 October<\/span><\/p>\n

A global initiative highlighting the importance of regular sight tests, early detection of eye conditions and access to quality eye care services.<\/span><\/p>\n

– World Mental Health Day \u2013 10 October<\/span><\/p>\n

An opportunity to support conversations around mental wellbeing and recognise the important connection between overall health and quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Practices may wish to use these campaigns to share eye safety advice, encourage regular eye examinations, promote wellbeing and highlight the valuable role community optometry plays in supporting local populations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, these awareness campaigns provide an excellent opportunity to reinforce the message that healthy eyes and healthy communities go hand in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Quality in Enhanced Eyecare Services Discussion Workshop Managing Unexpected Charges in Enhanced Eyecare Services Primary Eyecare Services is hosting an interactive discussion workshop focusing on unexpected charges, one of the most common themes identified in service-related complaints. Using real-world case studies, the workshop will explore effective communication around service scope, patient charges and eligibility for … <\/p>\n

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