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SUMMARY:FAST Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland are running an education session in partnership with the Scottish Government\, aiming to improve stroke recognition. It is strongly encouraged that clinical / non-clinical staff working with stroke patients in emergency departments\, primary care\, and the Scottish Ambulance Service attend one of the sessions. \n\n30-minute online session\nFor Emergency Department\, primary care\, and ambulance service patient-facing staff (clinical and non-clinical)\nCPD certificate available following attendance\n\nSession Dates \n\nWednesday 18th March 13:00\nFriday 3rd April 10:00\nTuesday 14th April 15:00\nWednesday 6th May 15:00\nTuesday 19th May 9:00\nWednesday 3rd June 15:00\nThursday 25th June 10:00
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/fast-education-session-2/
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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:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T143000
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SUMMARY:Invitation to register for the Early Child Development and Pre-school Review Coverage Statistics (2024/25) webinar - jointly hosted by Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Helping children get the best start in life – An overview of Scotland’s Early Child Development and Pre-school Review Coverage Statistics – 2024/25 \nWEBINAR – 18 June 2026\, 13:00 – 14:30 \nDevelopment in the earliest years of life provides the foundation for all future learning and a platform for children to succeed. \nScotland’s annual statistics on early child development and pre-school review coverage are important tools in terms of our ability to: \n\nmonitor development in the pre-school population; and\nbest ensure services and supports meet the needs of young children and their families.\n\nThis webinar will be jointly hosted by Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government. \nIt will provide attendees with an overview of the latest early child development and pre-school review statistics (covering 2024/25). Attendees will also have the opportunity to consider and discuss how national and local data can be used to identify need and inform the design and delivery of associated services. \nThe webinar is open to anyone interested in early child development in Scotland and would be of particular relevance to those involved in the design and delivery of services and supports for pre-school children and their families. \nPlease register here. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/invitation-to-register-for-the-early-child-development-and-pre-school-review-coverage-statistics-2024-25-webinar-jointly-hosted-by-scottish-government-and-public-health-scotland/
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SUMMARY:Anterior Eye Spotlight Session
DESCRIPTION:Anterior Eye Spotlight Session\nWhere: Stobhill Hospital\, Glasgow\nWhen: Mon 22nd June\, 5:45-8:45 pm\nGOC CPD points: 9 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/anterior-eye-spotlight-session/
LOCATION:Stobhill Hospital\, 133 Balornock Road\, Glasgow\, G21 3UW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T200000
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SUMMARY:Managing the Older Patient in Practice Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Managing the Older Patient in Practice Webinar\nWhere: MS Teams\nWhen: Wed 24th June\, 7-8 pm\nGOC CPD points: 1 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/managing-the-older-patient-in-practice-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T080000
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SUMMARY:FREE CPD Webinar & Eyecare Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:We have another fantastic FREE CPD webinar on 2nd July in collaboration with Hanson. Join us alongside Prof James Wolffsohn and Connan Tam for a deep dive into dry eye disease. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register your free place\, click the button below… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Tear Film Gold Mine: Unlocking Biomarkers for Personalised Dry Eye Care” explores why do two dry eye patients with identical symptoms require completely different treatments. The complex biochemical makeup of our tears can help to unravel the answer. Moving beyond basic staining and Schirmer’s tests\, this presentation unpacks the vital role of tear biomarkers. Discover how tears can be sampled and used to detect molecular flags and inflammatory markers\, allowing clinicians to identify the root driver of the disease in their patient sitting in their consulting room chair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister 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 Birmingham 20th September\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur next event takes place in our hometown of Birmingham on 20th September. Join us at our fantastic new venue\, Fazeley Studios\, for a packed event with large exhibition area\, 20+ Interactive CPD points\, peer review for OO\, DO and CLO with lunch and refreshments all provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets to the event are just £59. 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\nBook 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\nIf you are interested in providing the gold standard of myopia management then axial length management is crucial to both detect\, diagnose and monitor progression. We are proud to introduce the AL-EX Axial Length Biometer to the UK market and help play a key role in tackling myopia. \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\nThe key to effective myopia management is communication. Patient’s and parents often find the concept of myopia management difficult to understand so visual aids that help to explain the condition and show graphical data to help explain where the patient is and where they are expected to be without intervention can play a big part in helping the patient and parent to make an informed decision about their care. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Eyecare Education we pride ourselves on delivering high quality professional education\, that is why with every installation of an AL-EX Biometer we will provide full training on how to use the equipment as deliver a CPD workshop in practice to make sure your colleagues are up to speed on how to talk about and manage myopia. \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\nIf you are interested in finding out more information or would like to book a demo\, feel free to get in touch via info@eyecare.education
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/free-cpd-webinar-eyecare-birmingham/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T200000
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SUMMARY:Peer Discussion: Dispensing Cases
DESCRIPTION:Peer Discussion: Dispensing Cases\nWhere: MS Teams\nWhen: Tues 14th July\, 7-8 pm\nGOC CPD points: 3 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/peer-discussion-dispensing-cases/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260612T213808
CREATED:20260611T105840Z
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SUMMARY:Return to Work
DESCRIPTION:Return to Work\nWhere: Stobhill Hospital\, Glasgow\nWhen: 19th/20th August\, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm\nGOC CPD points: 11 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/return-to-work/
LOCATION:Stobhill Hospital\, 133 Balornock Road\, Glasgow\, G21 3UW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T160000
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CREATED:20260611T110050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T110050Z
UID:2383-1790760600-1790784000@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leadership & Management Programme (LaMP)
DESCRIPTION:Leadership & Management Programme (LaMP)\nWhere: Adobe Connect (Online)\nWhen: Wed 30th September 9:30 am – 4 pm\nGOC CPD points: 12 (interactive)
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/leadership-management-programme-lamp/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTSTAMP:20260612T213808
CREATED:20260611T110233Z
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UID:2385-1791158400-1791244799@optometryscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Save the date - 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:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260612T213808
CREATED:20260406T112031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T112431Z
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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:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260612T213808
CREATED:20260611T104757Z
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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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