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@LocNtw

The Northumberland, Tyne & Wear LOC is the official organisation which represents optometrists and opticians in our area.

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Joined September 2019
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The Great North Care Record is looking to gather your thoughts on a digital service enabling the sharing of health and care information between health and care staff and members of the public👇 mmcinsights.co.uk/publicgncr… @GreatNorthCare
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NTW LOC@LocNtw7 Nov 2021
Contractors please check your emails and respond to the expression of interest email.
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@LocDurham @LocNtw @TeesLoc Open invite to Optometrists in the region to attend our upcoming open day.
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@LOCSU24 Oct 2021
We want to remind you that the 2021 CET claims window will close at midnight on 31 October. If you haven't already submitted your CET claim, please make sure you do so before the end of this month. #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians #CET
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@LOCSU26 Oct 2021
Our next Induction programme is due to commence on Monday 8th November. It’s for LOC members or those who will be involved in their LOC and all the dates and what’s involved can be found on our website here buff.ly/3uRNR47 #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians
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@LOCSU11 Oct 2021
Guidance for Afghan refugees seeking optometry services has been issued. Details here: buff.ly/3BnXA4V #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians
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The countdown to the end of the final CET cycle has arrived and the College is here to help. We’ve created a road map linking you to key resources to get your CET points and fulfil your competencies in each area – including an interactive CET listing! ➡️ bit.ly/302Kzjf
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CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is the new name for our CET scheme: Beginning 1 January 2022.
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! Given the demands & impacts of the pandemic, it's more important than ever to look after your wellbeing. @The_AOP & @CollegeOptomUK offer some wellbeing resources: 🟠 aop.org.uk/advice-and-suppor… 🔵 college-optometrists.org/mem… 🟠mentalhealth.org.uk/publicat…
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@LOCSU8 Oct 2021
Additional guidance has been issued for optometry practices regarding Afghan relocation and resettlement schemes.
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@LOCSU19 Sep 2021
#WorldSightDay is on Thursday 14 October 2021 The theme for this year is: #LoveYourEyes to find out more about the campaign ➡️ buff.ly/3jQ3jso #Optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians
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@LOCSU20 Sep 2021
Sight tests are vital health checks. They can spot signs of eye disease years before you notice a change in your vision and even detect a range of common health conditions including #Diabetes, #HighBloodPressure #HeartDisease. Get tested because #VisionMatters 👁#optometry
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FODO@FODO120 Sep 2021
It’s #EyeWeek. When did you last have an eye test? Find your local eye care provider: fodo.com/patients-and-public… #VisionMatters
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@LOCSU7 Apr 2021
Feeling anxious or stressed? The @The_AOP runs a peer support line with volunteers who understand the profession and are ready to listen. Help is at hand - call 0800 870 8401 #StressAwarenessMonth #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians
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@LOCSU7 Apr 2021
The new Chair of the OFNC has outlined his priorities for the coming 12 months 👉🏽 bit.ly/39Srp1M #optometry #opticians #dispensingopticians #OFNC
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@LOCSU7 Apr 2021
RNIB has released a new version of the Sight Loss Data Tool. This is a free to use stats tool for local information on eye health & sight loss. The update includes the 2020 register of blind & partially sighted people. 👉🏽 bit.ly/3rVR4wC #optometry #dispensingopticians
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OSA@OpSupAssc17 Mar 2021
The European Commission has published final version of the Q&A document which clarifies that spectacles will be considered “mass produced adaptable medical devices” bit.ly/3trkWC8
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@LOCSU16 Mar 2021
There are all sorts of reasons why you might be struggling at the moment. For short term help or expert advice contact the optical benevolent fund. Details here: bit.ly/3swaRTQ #dispensingopticians #optometrists #opticians #opticalbenevolentfund
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@LOCSU5 Mar 2021
Next week is World Glaucoma Week 2021 (7 to 13 March), and #GlaucomaUK will be spotlighting the different support offered to patients and health care professionals. Discover more here: bit.ly/3kERFRk #worldglaucomaweek #dispensingopticians #optometrists
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@LOCSU1 Feb 2021
Our latest newsletter is out. Read it here 👀: bit.ly/3pxs26J #optometry #dispensingopticians #optometrists
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