IP Training, CET Grants, CPD, LOCSU & FODO News

10 August 2022

We have 5 items for you today:

1. IP Training
   The NHSE Regional Team in conjunction with Health Education England, is looking at the possibility of funding a few practitioners for IP training. We would like to know how many practitioners would be interested in taking advantage of this opportunity and would ask if you could email hertsloc@gmail.com to express your interest. The funding grant is likely to be in the region of £2000 and the Region would ideally like you to begin the training within the next year.
2. CET grants
   
   CET grants, where available, can be claimed through PCSE until 31 October 2022, further details may be found HERE. HOWEVER, at the time of writing, PCSE advise that the incorrect CET Claim form is currently being displayed on PCSE Online. They say:

   “Please do not submit a new CET Claim or if you are a contractor, please do not sign any CET Claims currently awaiting approval.

   We are working with our technical team to resolve the issue as soon as possible and we will send you an update once the system is available to use.

   We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”

   Please continue to check their website on the above link where they say that they will advise when this issue is resolved.

3. CPD Webinar on Paediatric Dispensing
    
   HOYA are running a CPD Presentation,,”Paediatric Dispensing C-100794″ for 1 CPD interactive point on Aug 10, 2022 7:30 PM BST.

   Further information and to register, please use the link below:

   https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6507060870933060877

   They say “after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar – this is exclusive to you and must not be shared”.

4. LOCSU’s Response to the GOC’s Call for Evidence on the Opticians Act and LOCSU News
   
   Their response to the GOC can be found HERE, and their latest newsletter is HERE, including “LOCSU Appoints New Chair of Board” and “Case Study: Eye Care Services for People with Learning Disabilities”. They have also appointed a new CEO, the details of which can be found HERE.
5. FODO News
   Their update from 8th July is HERE, including “High levels of satisfaction with primary eye care in the UK”, “Ophthalmology continues to struggle in England” and “GOC publishes updated illegal practice protocol”.

   They have also issued a COVID update, HERE, and a weekly update from 15th July, HERE, which includes “Cataract surgery linked to fewer falls” and “Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine retinopathy monitoring”. 

   This week’s FODO news can be found HERE, including “DVLA announces change in law to allow GOC registrants to complete questionnaires”, and their response to “GOC call for evidence and consultation”.

Kind regards

Herts LOC