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SUMMARY:Eyecare Birmingham\, Huddersfield & Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEyecare Birmingham is now available to book with the £45 Early Bird offer running until 1st April 2026. We are moving to a fantastic new venue\, right in the heart of Birmingham on 20th September. Fazeley Studios will be the new home of Eyecare Birmingham and we can’t wait to see you all there!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur next event is Eyecare Huddersfield\, which returns to the Cedar Court Hotel on 10th May. Both Eyecare Birmingham and Huddersfield will have 2 dedicated CPD tracks\, with education available for Optoms and DOs. Peer review is included and breakfast\, lunch and refreshments are all provided.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoth events will welcome back a wide range of exhibitors\, bringing you the very best equipment\, frames\, lenses and services available in the industry. To book your tickets click the button below!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEyecare Huddersfield\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEyecare Birmingham\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEyecare Glasgow will return to the Hilton Hotel on 24th & 25th January 2027. Our flagship 2 day event will feature a large exhibition area and a wide range of CPD education\, as well as education for students\, pre-reg’s and support staff. Tickets include full access to the exhibition and education options\, with breakfast lunch and refreshments provided. Delegates also get a free drink and buffet dinner and tickets to The Big Night In! We’ll be hosting another fantastic evening of fun\, laughter and dancing on 24th January so make sure you don’t miss out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick the button below to book your tickets now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEyecare Glasgow\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/eyecare-birmingham-huddersfield-glasgow/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T120000
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UID:2398-1782381600-1790164800@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:FAST Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Session Dates\nThursday 25th June 10:00\nTuesday 28th July 13:00\nTuesday 11th August 09:00\nMonday 24th August 10:00\nThursday 10th September 15:00\nWednesday 23rd September 12:00\n1.\nFAST Education Session\nChest Heart and Stroke Scotland are running an education session in\npartnership with the Scottish Government\, aiming to improve stroke\nrecognition. It is strongly encouraged that clinical / non-clinical staff working\nwith stroke patients in emergency departments\, primary care\, and the\nScottish Ambulance Service attend one of theFAST Education Poster 2 sessions.\n• 30-minute online session\n• For Emergency Department\, primary care\, and ambulance service\npatient-facing staff (clinical and non-clinical)\n• CPD certificate available following attendance\nSIGN UP:\nPlease can attendees sign up\nvia the QR code\, and a\nMicrosoft Teams invite will be\nsent out for the session nearer\nthe date.
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/fast-education-session-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260818T111644Z
CREATED:20260818T111316Z
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UID:2548-1787875200-1788047999@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) 150th anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is marking its 150th anniversary with a special weekend of celebrations\, including two Anniversary Celebration Parties’ on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August 2026. \nThe reunions are open to everyone\, not only GCU alumni\, and with so many optometrists across Scotland having studied at the University\, it would be fantastic to see a strong optometry presence at the celebrations. \nGuests will be welcomed by GCU Principal and Vice Chancellor Professor Mairi Watson\, who will share a short update on the University today\, followed by an evening of celebration hosted by Capital Radio DJ and GCU graduate Katy J. \nTickets include a welcome drink\, wine and beer on the table\, a hot fork buffet and a full evening of entertainment. \nFriday 28 August\nFestival favourites Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5\, fronted by GCU graduate John McAlinden\, will perform live before a DJ set from Katy J. \nSaturday 29 August\nLaura Boyd and the Capri Sons will bring rock and indie favourites to the celebrations\, fronted by STV presenter\, GCU graduate and Honorary Graduate Dr Laura Boyd\, followed by another DJ set from Katy J. \nTickets are £50 per person or £450 for a table of 10. \nFind out more about GCU’s 150th Anniversary Weekend or book tickets for the Reunions and other Anniversary Weekend events.
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/glasgow-caledonian-university-gcu-150th-anniversary/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T103216Z
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UID:2498-1788462000-1788465600@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prescribing Wisely: Antimicrobial Stewardship in Optometric Practice Online CPD
DESCRIPTION:Where: MS Teams\nWhen: Thurs 3rd Sep\, 7-8 pm\nGOC CPD points: 1 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/prescribing-wisely-antimicrobial-stewardship-in-optometric-practice-online-cpd/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T103536Z
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UID:2500-1789585200-1789588800@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Glaucoma CPD Series Part 1 - Glaucoma: Back to Basics Online CPD
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhere: MS Teams\nWhen: Wed 16th Sep\, 7-8 pm\nGOC CPD points: 1 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/glaucoma-cpd-series-part-1-glaucoma-back-to-basics-online-cpd/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T103717Z
CREATED:20260731T103717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T103717Z
UID:2502-1790190000-1790193600@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Glaucoma CPD Series Part 2 - Realistic Choices: Considerations in Glaucoma Treatment Online CPD
DESCRIPTION:Where: MS Teams\nWhen: Wed 23rd Sep\, 7-8 pm\nGOC CPD points: 1 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/glaucoma-cpd-series-part-2-realistic-choices-considerations-in-glaucoma-treatment-online-cpd/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T104022Z
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UID:2506-1790759700-1790784000@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leadership & Management Programme (LaMP)
DESCRIPTION:Where: Adobe Connect (Online)\nWhen: Wed 30th Sep\, 9:15am-4pm\nGOC CPD points: 12 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/leadership-management-programme-lamp-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T103852Z
CREATED:20260731T103852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T103852Z
UID:2504-1790794800-1790798400@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Glaucoma CPD Series Part 3 - Peer Discussion Online CPD
DESCRIPTION:Where: MS Teams\nWhen: Wed 30th Sep\, 7-8 pm\nGOC CPD points: 1 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/glaucoma-cpd-series-part-3-peer-discussion-online-cpd/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTSTAMP:20260729T155609Z
CREATED:20260611T110233Z
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UID:2385-1791158400-1791244799@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Diabetes: From the Retina to Reality
DESCRIPTION:Diabetes: From the Retina to Reality\nWhen: Monday 5th October (Glasgow) \nJoin us for an in-person CPD day exploring diabetes and its wider impact on eye health. \nMore details coming soon.
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/save-the-date-diabetes-from-the-retina-to-reality/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20260729T155824Z
CREATED:20260729T155824Z
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UID:2476-1793145600-1793231999@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Prescribers CPD Day
DESCRIPTION:Where: Stirling Court Hotel\nWhen: Wed 28th Oct\, 8:55am-16:30pm\nGOC CPD points: 11+ (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/prescribers-cpd-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260406T112431Z
CREATED:20260406T112031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T112431Z
UID:2119-1794614400-1794787199@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Optical Conference (SOC) & Scottish Optometry Awards (SOA)
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to share that the dates for this year’s Scottish Optical Conference (SOC) & Scottish Optometry Awards (SOA) have now been confirmed. \nFurther details\, including programme information and booking\, will be announced in due course. \nStay tuned for more updates or visit the website here. 
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-optical-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260623T133039Z
CREATED:20260623T133039Z
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UID:2403-1794700800-1794787199@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Optical Conference (SOC)
DESCRIPTION:49 CPD Points – Interactive and Peer Review\n3 Tracks\n60 Exhibitors\n340 Delegates\, including DOs\, CLOs\, OOs and &IPs\n15th of November 2026 at Glasgow Radisson Blu Hotel\nView more on the SOC website here\nView the discount code here
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-optical-conference-soc/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow\, 301 Argyle Street\, Glasgow\, G2 8DL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260729T160156Z
CREATED:20260729T160156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T160156Z
UID:2478-1795305600-1795391999@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Opening Your Eyes to Vascular Health
DESCRIPTION:Where: Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel\, Glasgow\nWhen: Sun 22nd Nov\, 9am-16:30pm\nGOC CPD Points: 9 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/opening-your-eyes-to-vascular-health/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260611T104757Z
CREATED:20260611T104757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T104757Z
UID:2372-1798675200-1798761599@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:2026 GOS Mandatory Training
DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to complete your GOS Mandatory Training for 2026! \n“A Realistic Approach to Community Eyecare” aims to enhance your understanding  of Realistic Medicine and Value-Based Health and Care\, within your role as an eyecare practitioner in Scotland. \nDeadline: 31st December 2026\nGOC CPD points: 1 (non-interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/2026-gos-mandatory-training/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260731T140053Z
CREATED:20260731T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T140053Z
UID:2508-1798675200-1798761599@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:2026 GOS Mandatory Training
DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to complete your GOS Mandatory Training for 2026! \n“A Realistic Approach to Community Eyecare” aims to enhance your understanding  of Realistic Medicine and Value-Based Health and Care\, within your role as an eyecare practitioner in Scotland. \nDeadline: 31st December 2026\nGOC CPD points: 1 (non-interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/2026-gos-mandatory-training-2/
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