NES Optometry

18/02/2026

📣We are pleased to announce that we are now hosting Independent Prescribing Simulation-Based Sessions in 3 locations:

📍WOScOTT, Stobhill Hospital – Multiple dates.
📍Falkirk Community Hospital – 25th Feb, 11th March, 25th March. 📍UHI Inverness – 10th March.

Each day is made up of two sessions (am/pm), each session can be used for 3 Specialist or 3 General Interactive CPD points and 1 IP clinical placement. (N.B. These sessions cannot be repeated. To count towards your IP clinical placement, you must have successfully passed your University Independent Prescribing course.)

Our Teach and Treat Clinics, are now available in Falkirk Community Hospital, on a Thursday afternoon (commencing 13.30), offering a unique opportunity for community Optometrists to:

• Manage and treat real patients presenting with acute eye problems
• Work under the close personal supervision of an experienced Ophthalmologist
• Gain hands-on experience while providing first-class care

This is your chance to build confidence, learn advanced techniques, and strengthen your clinical skills and confidence in a supportive environment.

For further information and bookings, please visit Turas: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/82579

18/02/2026

Following three successful face-to-face events in Stirling, Dundee and Aberdeen, we are pleased to announce that we are now running a repeat of both the ABDO discussion workshop and peer discussion for anyone who couldn’t attend.

The scope of practice of the Dispensing Optician - Online Discussion Workshop

In this session you will engage in discussions about the role of the DO in triage and referral, sales advice and delegated functions in optical practice. The session will explore what training and accreditation may be required to support the DO to answer the question ‘what can I do and what can’t I do?’, and support appropriate decision making and multi-disciplinary team working.

🗓️Monday 16th March 2026
⌚19:00-20:00
Book here: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/87692

Eyecare for Everyone - Online Peer Discussion

This peer review presents three patient cases to stimulate discussion in the following areas: GOS - who is entitled to what and getting it right, managing patients with dementia for spectacle dispensing, contact lenses and driving and providing care for a patient following a stroke.

🗓️Thursday 19th March 2026
⌚19:00-20:00
Book here: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/87690

02/02/2026

Anterior Eye Spotlight

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, WE’RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE EXTRA DATES!

We are delighted to invite you to an exciting and unique learning opportunity designed to advance your clinical skills and empower you in the management of anterior eye conditions for both IP and non-IP optometrists. This event will be held in a safe and supportive learning environment, ensuring you can develop your expertise with confidence among peers.

ADDITIONAL DATES IN GLASGOW AND ABERDEEN

Event Overview :

Our spotlight sessions feature three dynamic workshop rotations, each tailored to provide practical, hands-on experience and collaborative discussion:

Peer Discussion: Engage in lively discussions with fellow practitioners, sharing knowledge and experiences to deepen your understanding of anterior eye conditions.

Practical Foreign Body Removal Skills: Gain invaluable hands-on practice in foreign body removal, guided by experienced clinicians to ensure safe and effective technique.

3D Discussion Workshop: Take part in an interactive workshop utilising 3D spatial videos, enhancing your diagnostic and management skills through immersive case-based learning.

📣9 interactive CPD points (6 can be claimed as IP)
💻BOOK HERE: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/87963
🗓️Monday 23rd Feb, Glasgow (Stobhill Hospital) FULLY BOOKED
🗓️Tuesday 3rd March, Glasgow (Stobhill Hospital)
🗓️Monday 9th March, Inverness (UHI House)
🗓️Monday 23rd March, Aberdeen (ARI)
⌚17:45-20:45

27/01/2026

📣We are pleased to announce that we are now hosting Independent Prescribing Simulation-Based Sessions in 3 locations:

📍WOScOTT, Stobhill Hospital – Multiple dates.
📍Falkirk Community Hospital – 25th Feb, 11th March, 25th March. 📍UHI Inverness – 10th March.

Each day is made up of two sessions (am/pm), each session can be used for 3 Specialist or 3 General Interactive CPD points and 1 IP clinical placement. (N.B. These sessions cannot be repeated. To count towards your IP clinical placement, you must have successfully passed your University Independent Prescribing course.)

Our Teach and Treat Clinics, are now available in Falkirk Community Hospital, on a Thursday afternoon (commencing 13.30), offering a unique opportunity for community Optometrists to:

• Manage and treat real patients presenting with acute eye problems
• Work under the close personal supervision of an experienced Ophthalmologist
• Gain hands-on experience while providing first-class care

This is your chance to build confidence, learn advanced techniques, and strengthen your clinical skills and confidence in a supportive environment.

For further information and bookings, please visit Turas: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/82579

27/01/2026

Join NES and ABDO for a collaborative webinar
'Clinical and Dispensing Considerations of Prism'

This lecture explores the clinical rationale and practical challenges surrounding the prescribing and dispensing of prisms in ophthalmic practice.

Target groups: dispensing optician and optometrist

Learning domains: clinical practice and professionalism

📣1 interactive CPD point
💻BOOK HERE: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/87694
🗓️Wednesday 4th February
⌚19:00-20:00

23/01/2026

⭐️Save the date⭐️

BIOS Conference & AGM 2026.

This exciting 2 day event will be held at Radison Blu, Glasgow on 18th & 19th June 2026.

For further details, please visit the link below:
https://orthoptics.org.uk/save-the-date-bios-conference-agm-2026-18th-19th-june-2026-glasgow/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPgN2lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBzZUZXSlEwV1p3SjdXWGdzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo__b26J7yaXJUnGPdGMC9MbfPk1cKIrvjCJj2WdXveGFmT0S2AnT6OMW44v_aem_qL8b4XxXCp3T3lujgLLa7Q

23/01/2026

🎉3 days to go🎉
We’re excited to be hosting Diabetes: From the Retina to Reality at the Stirling Court Hotel on Monday 26th of January.

Keep an eye on your inbox for final details!
Looking forward to seeing you there!🥳

19/01/2026

🎉1 week to go🎉

We’re excited to be hosting Diabetes: From the Retina to Reality at the Stirling Court Hotel on Monday 26th of January.

This event is fully booked🙌 If you’re no longer able to attend, please let us know so we can offer your space to someone on our waiting list.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone. Keep an eye on your inbox for final details!🥳

14/01/2026

ANTERIOR EYE SPOTLIGHT

COMING SOON TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU!

We are delighted to invite you to an exciting and unique learning opportunity designed to advance your clinical skills and empower you in the management of anterior eye conditions for both IP and non-IP optometrists. This event will be held in a safe and supportive learning environment, ensuring you can develop your expertise with confidence among peers.

FIRST UP ARE GLASGOW AND INVERNESS (MORE VENUES TO FOLLOW)

Our spotlight sessions feature three dynamic workshop rotations, each tailored to provide practical, hands-on experience and collaborative discussion:

• Peer Discussion: Engage in lively discussions with fellow practitioners, sharing knowledge and experiences to deepen your understanding of anterior eye conditions.
• Practical Foreign Body Removal Skills: Gain invaluable hands-on practice in foreign body removal, guided by experienced clinicians to ensure safe and effective technique.
• 3D Discussion Workshop: Take part in an interactive workshop utilising 3D spatial videos, enhancing your diagnostic and management skills through immersive case-based learning.

📣 9 interactive CPD points (6 can be claimed as IP)
💻 BOOK HERE: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/87963
🗓️ Monday 23rd February 2026 Glasgow (Stobhill Hospital)
🗓️ Monday 9th March 2026 Inverness (UHI House)
⌚17:45-20:45

Event Highlights

• Acquire practical insights for recognising, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of anterior eye conditions in everyday clinical practice.
• Build confidence in performing essential procedures in a safe, supportive setting.
• Network and collaborate with fellow clinicians in an engaging and professional atmosphere.

09/01/2026

📣2026 GOS Mandatory Training is available for completion!

💻 'A Realistic Approach to Community Eyecare'
📆Completion deadline: 31st December 2026

The resource aims to enhance your understanding and implementation of the principles of Realistic Medicine and Value-Based Health and Care (VBH&C) within your role as an eyecare practitioner in Scotland.

📲Access the training here: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/26227

05/01/2026

📣NES is partnering with NHS Golden Jubilee to offer community optometrists a fantastic CPD opportunity on managing cataract surgery.

You will shadow Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Dr Sumona McLaughlin, and a senior cataract optometrist, as they assess newly referred patients from across every Health Board in Scotland, moving through the consenting for surgery process.

*6 CPD points available (sessions can also count towards 1 IP clinical placement).

Sessions are now available in January 2026.

Book here: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/79140

25/12/2025