Expression of Interest Invitation (EOI) Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Prevention Pilot in Optical Practices

We are pleased to announce the launch of a CVD pilot in the boroughs of Hackney and Bexley in the first instance. Please find attached a letter and specification providing further information.

King’s at Queen Mary’s, Sidcup have asked us to remind all members of the protocol for urgent and emergency referrals to the hospital. Please do not send an emergency patient to the hospital without emailing or ringing the unit first.

BSA CPD Event – GOS ‘Can I claim or not?

CPD Event

To attend the lecture, register your interest via our online form.

Please see attached:
• National Patient Safety Alert: EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded Intraocular Lenses Guidance for Commissioners, Secondary Care Providers and Primary Care Optometrists letter.

The LOC would like to invite all members to a CPD event being provided by the Brain Tumour Charity at the Holiday Inn, Black Prince Interchange. The event will take place on Tuesday 21st February with refreshments and registration from 6pm and the first lecture starting at approximately 6.30pm.

Please click here for further details!
 
This is being sent on behalf of Moorfields Eye Hospital and can be shared with all ophthalmic practitioners.

Please click here for an exciting opportunity that has arisen within the team here at Optometry Wales.  

Please click here to see a survey request from the OFNC on NHS sight test timings.

Dear All CET 2021 PAYMENT CLAIMS  Please note the window for submitting CET 2021 payment claims opens on 1st July 2022 and closes 31st October 2022: General ophthalmic service continuing education and training payment: 2022 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) ​Kind regards Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich LOC

The LOC have been in discussions with Primary Ophthalmic Solutions with regards to auditing the local community services, specifically the funding of local members to undertake the relevant training to then be able to undertake relevant audits. We have contacted Cardiff University who have recommended the following course: OPT016: Evidence-based Eye Care and Clinical Audit…