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SUMMARY:Macula Services Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 26\, 12:30 PM \nUpcoming\n\nMacula Services: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities Together \nWebinar run by the Centre for Sustainable Delivery \n\n\n\nIn collaboration with EyeHealth Scotland\, we are delivering a webinar focused on current challenges and opportunities within hospital macula services across Scotland – for both new and return patients. \nThis webinar seeks to bring ophthalmology colleagues together from across the Health Boards to share current challenges and evolving pathways\, and will be highly relevant to colleagues in community optometry who are regularly referring into this service.  
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/macula-services-webinar/
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SUMMARY:NES Peer Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 25th March\n7pm – 8pm\nOnline\n*3 CPD points*
URL:https://optometryscotland.org.uk/event/nes-peer-discussion/
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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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