CPD Peer Review (inc IP), LOCSU and FODO News
1 May 2025
We have 3 items for you today:
- Herts LOC/NewMedica Peer Review CPD Event and LOC AGM 1st April in Welwyn
We are pleased to invite you to a joint Herts LOC/Newmedica In-Person CPD Event, “Expect the Unexpected, navigating post-operative complications” on Tuesday 1st April 2025, at Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn, AL6 0JB.Newmedica advise: “This provider-led peer review will focus on navigating post-operative complications in cataract surgery. While the risk of complications is low, understanding how to assess, diagnose, and manage them is essential for optometrists involved in post-operative care. This session will provide practical insights into therapeutic options and decision-making to enhance your clinical practice and patient outcomes.”
This will be a peer review, with three interactive points available for OOs and IP Optoms. We are sorry that this event is not approved for DOs, but we will ensure that events later in the year will be. There will a buffet and refreshments from 6pm. Further details of the CPD can be found HERE.
Herts LOC will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 6.30pm, which will give you a chance to meet us and find out what the committee has been doing on your behalf. The CPD event is due to start at 7pm, and finish between 8:30 and 9pm.
Bookings are being handled by Newmedica, please register by completing the form HERE. If you later find that you are unable to attend or if you have any queries, please email admin@hertsloc.org.uk
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
- LOCSU News
Is HERE including Meet the LOCSU Board: “Accidental Optometrist” Bobby Fida Champions the Power of Collaboration”, LOCSU’s Inaugural Treasurers’ Conference is a Great Success and OFNC Responds to the Government’s Second Phase of the Spending Review - FODO News
Is HERE including OFNC update – clinical priority codes, New economic analysis shows benefit of primary eye care and UK NSC comments on OCT rollout.
Kind regards
Herts LOC
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