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SUMMARY:NES Remote & Rural Series of Learning Events 2026 - Further Sessions Added
DESCRIPTION:The National Centre for Remote & Rural Health & Care will continue to deliver its series of online remote and rural learning events for 2026. \nThe learning sessions for this year have been designed based on the feedback received from the Series of Learning survey from last year. \nSessions are run via MS Teams and will focus on primary and community care.  Please note that sessions are NOT recorded so we would encourage attendance on the day and you will be provided with a certificate of attendance after each session.  Sessions are relevant to a wide range of audiences supporting hybrid/remote working and continuous professional development.  Some sessions are also relevant to community members. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please click on the link in the table below to complete your registration details – you must register for each session. \nMore information can be found on the Turas Information Hub National Centre for Remote & Rural Health & Care Series of Learning Events | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot).   Further sessions are being arranged so please revisit this page regularly for updates. \n  \n\n\n\n\nSession Title\nDate \nTime\nRegistration Link\n\n\n Learning Teaching and Assessment Part 1\n\nTuesday 10 March 2026\n1.00pm – 2.00pm\n\nClick here to Register\n\n\n Learning Teaching and Assessment Park 2\n Wednesday 25 March 2026\n2.00pm – 3.00pm\nClick here to Register\n\n\n Rural Collaboration with Communities – power\, culture and practice\n Tuesday 24 March 2026\n1.00pm – 2.00pm\nClick here to Register\n\n\n GMC Credential in Rural and Remote Healthcare\n Wednesday 22 April 2026\n1.00pm – 2.00pm\nClick here to Register\n\n\n\nPlease get in touch at nes.ruralteam@nhs.scot if you require any further information. \nKind regards \nThe National Centre Team
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/nes-remote-rural-series-of-learning-events-2026-further-sessions-added/
ORGANIZER;CN="NES Remote & Rural Team":MAILTO:nes.ruralteam@nhs.scot
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SUMMARY:NES Emergency First Aid at Work
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th March\nMonday 11th May\nTuesday 19th May\n9am – 5pm\nInverness\, Edinburgh\, Glasgow
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/2057/
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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:NES IP simulation-based sessions
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 25th March\n(& April – May dates)\n8.45am – 12.30pm / 1pm – 4.45pm\nFalkirk and Glasgow\n*3 CPD points* \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to book or for more information – FALKIRK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick to book or for more information – GLASGOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/nes-ip-simulation-based-sessions/
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SUMMARY:Rural Healthcare Educational Research Awareness and Skills Development Series
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to share a new professional development opportunity designed specifically for those working or living in remote\, rural\, or island communities.\nThe National Centre has commissioned the University of Aberdeen to deliver a Rural Healthcare Educational Research Series—a practical\, step‑by‑step programme that supports practitioners to turn everyday rural practice into meaningful research. \nThis series is ideal for anyone who wants to:\n• Spot research opportunities in their daily work\n• Design studies that truly reflect rural realities\n• Build skills in gaining funding\, disseminating findings\, and creating impact \nThe programme includes an introductory seminar followed by three interactive workshops covering: \n\nWhat rural healthcare education research is and why it matters\nFundamentals of designing strong research questions\nPlanning and developing a research project\nApproaches to dissemination\, knowledge sharing\, and impact generation\n\nWe are now inviting expressions of interest from colleagues across remote\, rural\, and island settings who would like to take part. More details can be found by clicking the link: https://mcusercontent.com/5391ceba312d6f81e0430a42b/files/11f2ba76-4c3f-5e54-7863-d7f77c70a139/Education_research_programme_flyer.02.pdf \nIf this sounds like something you—or someone in your team—would benefit from\, please submit your interest on our application Form\, and we will be in touch with next steps. \nThank you\, and we hope you’ll consider joining this exciting opportunity to help shape the future evidence base for rural healthcare education. \nCourse Schedule \n\nIntroductory Seminar: Wednesday 15th April 2026\, 12 – 13:30\nWorkshop 1: Wednesday 13th May 2026\, 12 – 13:30\nWorkshop 2: Wednesday 27th May 2026\, 12 – 13:30\nWorkshop 3: Wednesday 10th June 2026\, 12 – 13:30\n\nLocation: Online via MS Teams\nContact: For queries\, pleas
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/rural-healthcare-educational-research-awareness-and-skills-development-series/
ORGANIZER;CN="NES Remote & Rural Team":MAILTO:nes.ruralteam@nhs.scot
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SUMMARY:NES Shining a light on SLT - Dr Celia Alcalde
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7th May\n7pm – 8pm\nOnline\n*1 CPD point*
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/nes-shining-a-light-on-slt-dr-celia-alcalde/
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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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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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