BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics
Founded in 1937, the BIOS is a professional and educational body for orthoptists and is a registered charity orthoptics.org.uk UK & Ireland Joined October 2012-
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Two weeks left to register for our Northern Clinical Meeting. There will be presentations, a quick-fire interesting case session and time to network and opportunity to share all the exciting work going on in the orthoptic services in Northern England. buff.ly/iQPiMbH
"My 3 children loved it, and William has so much more confidence. They are asking me when the next party will be." Feedback from the patching party in Newcastle highlights the value children and families place on these events. Find out more: buff.ly/dgoA6Dp #WePatch
Join us on Thursday for the last of our Lunchtime Support Workforce Mini Webinars! Our last session is on binocular vision and vision development, with Head Orthoptist Kayleigh Cole. Book now: buff.ly/AdXveHx
Get involved in the build-up to this year's AHPs Day by displaying our patient story posters in your waiting area. We're looking to collect as many stories as we can to showcase the real experiences and outcomes of your patients. Find out more: buff.ly/0bZLuVD #AHPsDay
Great to see the children and staff having so much fun at this patching party at South Tees Hospitals! #WePatch Find out more about patching and occlusion: buff.ly/HUTrMKo
Last reminder to make sure you renew your HCPC registration before the 31st August deadline. Find out more: buff.ly/3qHbS4Z
Congratulations to Aisha and the team for gaining more recognition for their fantastic work!
Book now for this year's Scottish Clinical Meeting in Inverness on 31st October. The agenda includes talks from RNIB on upcoming innovations for sight loss, squint surgery and neuro-ophthalmology, and talks from orthoptists with interesting cases. buff.ly/WwiL8kc
Interested in doing more to promote orthoptics? Join us for our next virtual coffee chat on 27th October! You can find out more about this and our Visibility Champions network here: buff.ly/scCtEgZ
Our third Lunchtime Support Workforce Mini Webinar, on basic optics and refraction, is now available to view in the CPD Library! Access here: buff.ly/GdVeiwN Still time to book for our final session on binocular vision and vision development: buff.ly/gYbLhwx
Looking for a healthcare career where you can make a real difference? Check out orthoptics. Read Mostafa's story: buff.ly/bmjyiDz @ucas @NHS Health Careers
One month until our Northern Clinical Meeting in Newcastle. There will be presentations, a quick-fire interesting case session and time to network and connect with colleagues across the region. Register now: buff.ly/iQPiMbH
Two weeks left to renew your HCPC registration. Find out more: buff.ly/3qHbS4Z
AHP Day is fast approaching, and this year, we'd like your help in showcasing the real experiences and outcomes of your patients. Just download a poster to display in your waiting area, and help us promote the incredible work of orthoptists! buff.ly/YzCAkjG #AHPsDay
Good luck to everyone getting their A-level results today! Still wondering what to do next? Explore the opportunities available as an orthoptist on our website! buff.ly/2ZQ6Sqi #ALevelResultsDay #OrthopticCareers
The University of Liverpool offer a range of postgrad courses in ophthalmology. ▪️ Neuro-Ophthalmic Advanced Clinical Practice: buff.ly/2s2Um84 ▪️ Ophthalmic Nursing: buff.ly/XzCTVsG ▪️ Foundations of Ophthalmic Nursing: buff.ly/MnVRwfK
More fantastic patching party photos from Warrington Hospital, making use of their incredible sensory room! Find out more about #WePatch: buff.ly/39ekIna
Heads of Service in the North of England can now register for our online meeting on 7th October. Book now on our website: buff.ly/bqOuKjQ
In case you missed it! Our Orthoptic Workforce Report makes use of the extensive data from our workforce survey to provide an analysis of the current orthoptic workforce. Read the report: buff.ly/yjRr9Mf
Missed this year's LOOP Meeting in May? Check out the presentations now available in the BIOS CPD Library. buff.ly/8rhu6FR [login required]

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