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Please visit this page, which summarises BIOS's policies in certain areas; as a member of BIOS or a delegate registered for a BIOS event, a person agrees to be bound by some or all of these terms.

Upcoming events

  • BIOS Specific Educational Needs SIG MEETING

    • 01 March 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Warrington Hospital Postgraduate Centre
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    A Practical Approach to the Assessment of Children with Special Needs and Visual Impairment

    Thursday 1st March 2012 10:00 – 16:00
    Warrington Hospital Postgraduate Centre

    Lecturers include:

    • Lea Hyvarinen
    • Margaret Woodhouse
    • Bob Taylor
    • Rachel Pilling
    • Louise Allen

    There will also be practical input from Vision Impairment Teachers and a Rehabilitation Officer.

    Information

    The price includes refreshments and is £20 for BIOS members and £40 for all others. Please register and pay online, indicating any special dietary and access requirements.

    More details are available from Annette Dillon or Pam Bowen.

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  • Eccentric Viewing Conference - Macular Disease Society

    • 15 March 2012
    • Aston

    Introduction

    This event will highlight why training in Eccentric Viewing (EV) and Steady Eye (SE) should be considered for individuals with central vision loss as a component part of good holistic low vision and rehabilitation services.

    For people affected by macular disease these techniques can improve visual function and quality of life; complementing and enhancing the impact of other low vision and rehabilitation interventions.

    The latest research and real life stories will be presented. The Society aims to bring together eyecare and social care professionals, commissioners and those involved with managing, training or representing professionals from across health and social care.

    There will be an opportunity to discuss the effective use of clinical measures and social outcomes used when evaluating the impact of EV & SE; and how to further build the evidence base and drive service delivery improvements.

    time and place

    The conference will take place on 15 March 2012 at the Aston Conference Centre in Birmingham, with tickets costing £50.  The organisers urge you to book early.

    contacts

    This event is run by the Macular Disease Society.  Visit their event website, email them at  eccentricviewing@maculardisease.org, or call them on 01264 350 551.

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  • Non-Medical Prescribing Workshop & SIG Launch

    • 23 March 2012
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • King's College Hospital, London
    • 24
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    Non-Medical Prescribing Workshop

    A free event to update orthoptists on the status of exemption prescribing and what it will mean for future clinical practice.
     
    DRAFT AGENDA
    • update on the BIOS application for exemptions
    • examples of ways which this will benefit your department
    • feedback from other AHP groups on their NMP journey
    • first non-medical prescribing SIG meeting

    Introduction: Lesley-Anne Baxter, BIOS chair
    Update on BIOS application for exemptions: Claire Saha, Non-medical prescribing Project Lead
    Classifications of medicines and prescribing definitions: King’s College Hospital Pharmacy
    Legislative process of prescribing applications: DoH representative (tbc)

    Tea and coffee               Cake sale in aid of Help Medina charity

    How prescribing has changed the role of the podiatrist: Matt Fitzpatrick,  Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists
    Impact of orthoptic prescribing on Ophthalmology services: Wagih Aclimandos, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
    1st non-medical prescribing special interest group

    Drinks

    Please register for the event and indicate any special dietary or access requirements.

    Any queries to Claire Saha: mailto:claire.saha@nhs.net

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  • Welsh Branch AGM

    • 30 March 2012
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Education Centre, Neville Hall Hospital, Abergavenny
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    Programme

    13:00 – 14:00, 30 March 2012


    		 Topic Speaker(s)
    12:00 Lunch
    13:00 AGM
    14:00 Retinoblastoma Sarah Turner, Retinoblastoma Specialist Orthoptist, Birmingham Childrens Hospital
    14:30 Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders Dave Laws, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Singleton Hospital
    15:00 Thyroid Eye Disease Garry Shuttleworth, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Singleton Hospital
    15:45 Case Presentation (title & speaker tbc)
    16:00 Close of Meeting

    Registration FREE to BIOS members, £25 to members of related professional bodies, £50 to others: please register online.

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  • Heads of Service Meeting

    • 17 May 2012
    • 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Birmingham Children's Hospital, Education Centre
    • 49
    Register
    Advance notification of Heads meeting from Anne Southgate

    Agenda to follow

    Contact her direct with any queries:
    mailto:anne.southgate@heartofengland.nhs.uk
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  • BIOS 75th Anniversary Dinner

    • 26 May 2012
    • 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    • Apothecaries Hall, London
    • 78
    Register

    BIOS 75th Anniversary Dinner

    Saturday 26th May 2012

    Apothecaries Hall, Blackfriars Lane, London, EC4V 6EJ
    7pm - 11pm (tbc)

    • An afternoon guided walking tour amongst the ancient Halls, Wren churches, Old Bailey and Inns of Court in the City of London
    • Tour of the Apocatheries Hall building
    • Drinks reception in the courtyard off Black Friars Lane
    • Display of orthoptic equipment and archives
    • Complimentary commemorative book and 75th anniversary fixation target (sponsored by Kay Pictures)
    • Candlelit dinner with wine in the Great Hall
    • Dress code: cocktail/formal evening attire
    • The price for all of the above is £75 for present and past members of BIOS; guests who have never been members of BIOS pay £100.

    Overnight accommodation

    Rooms have been reserved at The Grange St Paul's, 10 Godliman Street, London EC4V 5AJ at a special price of £150 (inc VAT) for the nights of 25 & 26 May 2012 (limited availability so register your interest soon). The room price is the same, whether occupied singly or by a couple: please indicate on your application whether you require twin beds or a double.

    Registration options

    When you will register, you will be offered the following options:

    • Accommodation for 25 & 26 May - £150 per room per night + breakfast
    • Guided tour of City of London (Wren churches, Halls, Old Bailey & Inns of Court, afternoon) - FREE
    • Tour of Apothecaries Hall Building (evening) - FREE
    • Register if you would like to bring a non-BIOS member (if space allows)

    Payment terms – dinner

    Full payment for dinner bookings must be received by 30 March 2012.

    If you do not pay in time, the booking will lapse and BIOS may assign your place to someone else.

    Cancellations and refunds for dinner bookings will be as follows:

    • On or before 27 April 2012 - 100% refund
    • 28 April - 11 May 2012 - 75% refund
    • 12 - 25 May 2012 – 25% refund

    Payment terms – accommodation

    Full payment for accommodation bookings must be received by 30 March 2012.

    If you do not pay in time, the booking will lapse and BIOS may assign your room to someone else.

    Cancellations and refunds for accommodation bookings will be as follows:

    • On or before 23 April 2012 - 100% refund
    • 24 April – 25 May - 0% (unless we are able to let the room to another guest)
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  • SLD COMPETENCY - Module 3

    • 12 June 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, Glen Road, London E13 8SL
    • 12
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    Module 3 - Visual Perceptual Assessment and Treatment

    Tuesday 12 June 2012 10:00 – 17:00

    Lecture Theatre, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, Glen Road, London E13 8SL

    Information

    The price per module is £110 for BIOS members and £190 for non-members.

    To keep the price down, lunch is not included. Delegates who require overnight accommodation must arrange for it themselves.

    The price includes:

    • all lectures
    • lecture materials
    • post-course assessment
    • certification
    • opportunity to attend the visual stress clinic in Glasgow
    • ongoing mentoring.

    The modules can be taken in any order, and delegates may take individual modules. To meet all competency standards all modules are advised; however these can be taken over a period of time.

    For those who are already working in the field, attendance at the training may not be required. In such cases the assessment can be taken for that part of the competency without the need to attend the training. Please contact Dr Nadia Northway to discuss this option

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  • SLD COMPETENCY - Module 4

    • 13 June 2012
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, Glen Road, London E13 8SL
    • 12
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    Module 4 – Mearles-Irlen, colour, & migraine

    Wednesday 13 June 2012 09:30 – 15:00

    Lecture Theatre, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, Glen Road, London E13 8SL

    Module content

    • Mearles-Irlen Syndrome / visual stress
    • using colour (theory, practice and differential diagnosis)
    • migraine

    Information

    The price per module is £110 for BIOS members and £190 for non-members.

    To keep the price down, lunch is not included. Delegates who require overnight accommodation must arrange for it themselves.

    The price includes:

    • all lectures
    • lecture materials
    • post-course assessment
    • certification
    • opportunity to attend the visual stress clinic in Glasgow
    • ongoing mentoring.

    The modules can be taken in any order, and delegates may take individual modules. To meet all competency standards all modules are advised; however these can be taken over a period of time.

    For those who are already working in the field, attendance at the training may not be required. In such cases the assessment can be taken for that part of the competency without the need to attend the training. Please contact Dr Nadia Northway to discuss this option

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  • SLD COMPETENCY - Module 1

    • 18 June 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Royal Preston Hospital Education Centre, Preston, PR2 9HT
    • 9
    Register

    Module 1 - SLD theory, reading and law

    Monday 18 June 2012 10:00 – 17:00

    Royal Preston Hospital Education Centre, Preston, PR2 9HT

    Module content

    • SLD theory
    • reading
    • the law surrounding disability
    • assessing reading

    Information

    The price per module is £110 for BIOS members and £190 for non-members.

    To keep the price down, lunch is not included. Delegates who require overnight accommodation must arrange for it themselves.

    The price includes:

    • all lectures
    • lecture materials
    • post-course assessment
    • certification
    • opportunity to attend the visual stress clinic in Glasgow
    • ongoing mentoring.

    The modules can be taken in any order, and delegates may take individual modules. To meet all competency standards all modules are advised; however these can be taken over a period of time.

    For those who are already working in the field, attendance at the training may not be required. In such cases the assessment can be taken for that part of the competency without the need to attend the training. Please contact Dr Nadia Northway to discuss this option

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  • SLD COMPETENCY - Module 2

    • 19 June 2012
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Royal Preston Hospital Education Centre, Preston, PR2 9HT
    • 9
    Register

    Module 2 - Motor aspects of reading difficulty and treatment

    Tuesday 19 June 2012 09:30 – 15:00

    Royal Preston Hospital Education Centre, Preston, PR2 9HT

    Information

    The price per module is £110 for BIOS members and £190 for non-members.

    To keep the price down, lunch is not included. Delegates who require overnight accommodation must arrange for it themselves.

    The price includes:

    • all lectures
    • lecture materials
    • post-course assessment
    • certification
    • opportunity to attend the visual stress clinic in Glasgow
    • ongoing mentoring.

    The modules can be taken in any order, and delegates may take individual modules. To meet all competency standards all modules are advised; however these can be taken over a period of time.

    For those who are already working in the field, attendance at the training may not be required. In such cases the assessment can be taken for that part of the competency without the need to attend the training. Please contact Dr Nadia Northway to discuss this option

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  • BIOS Clinical Tutors Course

    • 10 September 2012
    • 11 September 2012
    • Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre
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    Registration is closed

    The course is designed for Orthoptists with a minimum of 2 years' full-time clinical experience who are keen to participate in the tuition of undergraduate Orthoptists.

    COURSE OUTLINE

    • Practical help in the planning for clinical placements

    • Learning methods

    • Clinical demonstrating

    • Problem solving teaching techniques

    • Teaching Aids

    • Expectation of student competencies

    • Grading of performance

    • Assessment construction

    • Development of reflective practice

    The course is held over two days. Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided as part of the course package on both days.

    Accommodation is not provided, however there are hotels within easy access of the course venue, either in Birmingham City Centre or on the Hagley Road.

    A meal at a City Centre Restaurant will be organised on Monday night for those wishing to attend.

    Course Tutors:

    Rosie Auld (Head Orthoptist, Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre) and Andrew Fox (Head Orthoptist, University Hospital Coventry)

    Course Fee:

    £190.00 (Fees must be paid in advance of attendance). There will be a maximum of 21 delegates.

    Cancellation policy

    Delegates cancelling may:

    • Substitute a suitably-qualified colleague (please give at least one week's notice before commencement of the course).
    • Receive a full refund if cancelling on or before 31 August 2012.
    or they will be liable to:

    • Pay 100% of the fee if notice is given on or after 1 September 2012.


    NB. The course is NOT designed for those wishing to be Lead Clinical Tutors. Lead Tutors need to undertake an educational course with 3 credit points. Those wishing to pursue Lead Clinical Tutors roles should contact their BIOS Branch Representative for assistance in choosing an appropriate educational course.

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