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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:Eyecare Education Free CPD Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for next installment in the Mark’ennovy FREE CPD Webinar series on 15th October at 7pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis lecture will consider the different areas communication necessary when supporting patients with myopia management. Considerations on discussing risk\, product and adherence to treatment with patients and their parents/carers shall be explored. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRisk – the ‘why’. How risk of myopia-related pathologies later in life can be made relevant to children and their parents/carers. What can you say and what can’t you say. What red flags do you need to consider – especially when talking to myopia parents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProduct – what is available\, how do you explain how they work\, how can choice of product be individualised through visual task analysis. Ensuring consent at all stages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdherence to treatment – Providing correction AND treatment rather than just correction. Helping patients understand these aren’t just glasses or contact lenses. What does good look like. Keeping an eye on how they’re going and understanding when a change is needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur guest speaker is Alexandra Webster MSc\, PGDipE\, FBDO CL\, FHEA\, FBCLA\, who is a qualified dispensing optician and contact lens optician and has worked in both Independent and Multiple practice. Alex is a practical examiner in ophthalmic dispensing and contact lens for ABDO. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlex is also Professional Development Director at ABDO and has worked in contact lens professional services and optical education for over 15 years\, gaining a Master’s degree in Healthcare Professional Education\, and is currently undertaking a Professional Doctorate in Education. She has also worked part-time as a lecturer in Ophthalmic Dispensing and Contact Lenses at Bradford College \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\nBook Now!
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/eyecare-education-free-cpd-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
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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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SUMMARY:From Awareness to Advocacy: RNIB sight loss and complex needs training day
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSupport patients with sight loss and complex needs – with confidence. Training available to Eye Care Professionals \n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday 4 November\, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at RNIB Scotland’s Office for a hands-on\, CPD-accredited training day designed for optometrists\, dispensing opticians\, and students. \nHands-on workshops\n• Sight Loss Awareness\n• Supporting Daily Living Activities\n• Sighted Guiding Techniques. \nInteractive talks\n• Inclusive Communication\n• Creating Inclusive Environments. \nPeer Review Session\n• Real-world low vision and complex needs cases. \n📚 Earn 8 Interactive CPD Points\nDomains covered: Communication | Leadership | Professionalism. \nTicket cost: £35 (includes lunch!)\nSpaces are limited – book now to secure your spot! \nDietary Requirements?\nPlease email us on HSCTrainingTeam@rnib.org.ukby Monday 19 October 2026. \nIf you would like any additional information about the training day\, or would like to discuss any accessibility requirements\, please email the team at HSCTrainingTeam@rnib.org.uk. \nRefund policy:\nPlease provide 7 days notice if you are unable to attend and require a refund. Refund requests made after this time cannot be guaranteed. \n\nBook your space here: \nFrom Awareness to Advocacy: RNIB sight loss and complex needs training day Tickets\, Wednesday\, Nove… \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nClose
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/from-awareness-to-advocacy-rnib-sight-loss-and-complex-needs-training-day/
LOCATION:RNIB Scotland\, RNIB Scotland\, 12-14 Hillside Crescent\, Edinburgh\, EH7 5EA\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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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:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
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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-2/
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