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Spa Medica opened earlier this year in the Guildford site for cataract surgery which is a choice option for patients under the NHS. The Spa Medica site consists of three purpose built modular clinic and operating theatre systems. Spa Medica Guildford have released a video of the inside of the clinic and operating theatres for …
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8 May 2026
Please find below updates from the South East Optometry Hub with general information and contact details. Please access via the LINK
8 May 2026
Following on from the session that took place on 5th May, Primary Eye Care Services are going to rerun the CPD session on Tuesday 19th May 2026 7.00pm to 8.15pm. “CPD Workshop: Quality in Enhanced Eye Care Services – Delayed Referrals” 3 Interactive points for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians The session will explore patient safety …
5 May 2026
Optometrist Mital Patel would like to invite you to his CPD webinar event on Thursday 11th June 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Mital presents: “Breathwork: Improve practitioner wellbeing and performance through the biology of breathing” C115607 1 CPD point for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians. In a profession where focus, decision-making and patient interaction are constant small physiological …
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5 May 2026
Optegra would like to invite you to their next webinar event (rescheduled from 4th May) on Monday 18th May 2026 at 6.46pm to 8.00pm Mr Pedro Muel-Gonzalez presents: “Dry Eye and red Eye Management” 1 CPD point for both Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Please register your place via the LINK
5 May 2026
As you will be aware the Frimley ICB has been broken up and practices divided into the respective ICBs of Surrey Heartlands (Surrey and Sussex ICB), Berkshire (Thames Valley ICB) and Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB. There are NO service changes within Surrey and all enhanced pathways remain unaffected across Surrey. However those …
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24 April 2026
The Scope Independent Prescriber Bursary scheme is now open! The Scope Bursary scheme is now in its fifth year. For anyone who is looking to complete the IP qualification the scheme offers the chance to win a £3000 bursary and for 4 others a £100 voucher. To enter the bursary scheme you will need to …
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24 April 2026
Scope run regular webinar events throughout the year, you may wish to attend the latest Scope webinar on Tuesday 12th May at 7.00pm Mr Andrew M J Turnbull presents: “Modern refractive Surgery for Myopia and Hyperopia – Eligibility, Options and Risks” 1 CPD point for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians The session will cover surgical techniques …
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24 April 2026
U Vision would like to invite you to their next educational event “Beyond the Posterior Pole” on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 6.00pm, Robert Denholm House, Bletchingley Road, Redhill, RH1 4HW. Mr Neruban Kumaran BSc(Hons) MBBS PHD FROphth FHEA presents: “Peripheral Clues: Sight Saving Decision” Miss Pratibha Veeramani MBBS, BSc(Hons) MRCS MMEDED FRCOphth presents: “Read …
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22 April 2026
Please contribute to research: Dr Ketan Parmar an academic optometrist from Manchester University would be very grateful if you would participate in completing a survey on confidence in binocular vision in practicing optometrists. To take part in the survey you must be a fully qualified optometrist registered with the General Optical Council. The survey will …
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20 April 2026
We know LOCs are being contacted by practices who are concerned about how to refer patients while systems are affected.
13 November 2026
LOCSU has been impacted by the global Microsoft outage and is currently unable to send or receive emails.
13 November 2026