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Coventry and Warwickshire LOC

@CAWLOC

The Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee. Representing optometry locally. See website for details

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Here’s a little interview with our very own Krupa Mistry regarding the benefits of joining the LOC ⭐️

Why get involved in an LOC? If you didn’t hear our podcast read what Krupa Mistry from Coventry & Warwickshire LOC has to say bit.ly/2UQCNmY #YourLOC #optometry #opticians #NOC2020

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Did you catch yesterday's @Telegraph article featuring College Clinical Adviser, Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom? Read Daniel's advice on #presbyopia now ➡️ bit.ly/3fsIJvP

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Want to improve your history taking routine? Our new course will test your skills, improve your technique, and identify areas for development using animated and written case scenarios. One non-interactive CET point ➡️ bit.ly/3ftIqka

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Although patients have a duty to notify the DVLA/DVA if their vision means they are unfit to drive, you should notify the DVLA/DVA if you don’t think the patient will do so themselves. More info is available in our confidentiality guidance: ow.ly/tVaZ50CmyVD #RoadSafetyWeek

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Welcome to #NOC2020 being held this year virtually over the next two weeks. Also starting today is #YourLOC - join us at lunchtime to find out what LOCs do. #optometry #opticians


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Ready for a new challenge? We're seeking a new Clinical Editor and a number of Acuity Editorial Board members, who advise on the development and content for the journal. Find our more and apply. ➡️ bit.ly/392ehYm

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We have published a statement on optical services in England from 5 November. Read our statement: optical.org/en/news_public…

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Using their incredible sense of smell, dogs can detect if a person is carrying a particular disease 🐕 A pioneering UK-based research group is training dogs to detect the odour associated with #COVID19. Learn more 👇 @LSHTM | @MedDetectDogs | @durham_uni | @ProfJamesLogan


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The @_BCLA has produced an infographic that illustrates some of the risks associated with wearing novelty contact lenses. It is strongly recommended that you should only use lenses fitted by an #eye care professional. #Halloween

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Your independent optician uses tools like retinal photography that get to know a patients eye health, and any potential problems for the future.


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Love these mental well-being top tips! #BeKind #BeHealthy #Talk #Exercise #LookafteryourEyes 👀

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay look after your mental well-being by 💤 Sleep 🍽️ Nutrition 🏃 Exercise 📞 Connect 📚 Active interests 🧘 Mindfulness 🎯 Goal-setting Take time for others, and be kind. #optometry #opticians #everymindmatters

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Great course, thank you @LOCSU and @dispense_digest


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Thank you to all the partners we’ve worked with to refresh our clinical pathway for reaching out to people with learning disabilities bit.ly/35PnQYH #Optometry #opticians #TakingTimeForSight #EveryDayInFocus


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It’s great to end the week with news of two LOCs using our LOC-online service. Check out the new websites for @LocDurham & @CAWLOC loc-online.co.uk/durham-loc/  loc-online.co.uk/coventryandwar… #optometry #opticians #communication

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If you could ask the key eye care organisations across the UK a question, what would it be? 🤔 Submit your questions below or via DM, and find out the answers in our next webinar debate. Starts 7.30pm, Tuesday 6 October. ➡️ bit.ly/2FZJBdy

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It’s video Friday as we come towards the end of #EyeWeek and we start with @Rich_Rawlinson on the importance of where your children play. @MacularSociety #VisionMatters #Optometry #Optometrists #Opticians #OpticalLeads



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#Eye, the official journal of the @RCOphth has published an article reviewing the adoption of CUES “A Catalyst for Change”. Our very own @ZoeZoerichmond is one of the co-authors. 👉🏽 bit.ly/3iJzBnn #optometry #opticians #COVID19 #CUES

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From tomorrow, people in England will be required by law to self-isolate if they have #Covid19 symptoms, a positive test result or are told to by NHS Test and Trace That means no walks in the park and no meeting up with friends. Read the guidance 🔽 nhs.uk/conditions/cor…

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