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Title: Understanding diabetes and how to signpost for support

Speakers: Diabetes UK: Rhian Liddiard and Rachel Burr

Date: 10th November 6:30pm

CPD point: 1 Interactive General CPD point (You must attend for the full hour to receive your CPD point)

Open to: Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians

Diabetes UK Cymru Online Webinar covering:

  • What is diabetes?
  • Different types of diabetes
  • Signs and symptoms of diabetes
  • The prevalence of diabetes in Wales
  • Risks of diabetic complications including retinopathy
  • The importance of early diagnosis and public awareness
  • Understanding the risk factors for of type 2 diabetes and how to mitigate them
  • Support resources available for people living with or at risk of diabetes
  • Diabetes UK Know Your Risk Tool
  • How to signpost patients to the right support

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Title: NHS Wales: WGOS Record Keeping and the Post-Payment Verification (PPV) Process

Speakers: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (PPV) Management Team: Amanda Legge PPV All Wales Manager, Sara Jeremiah PPV location Manager, Kim Davies PPV Team Leader

Date: 18 November 2025 at 6:30pm

CPD point: 1 Interactive General CPD point (You must attend for the full hour to receive your CPD point)

Open to: Optometrists, Contact Lens Opticians, Dispensing Opticians and the whole Practice Team

A webinar designed specifically to update WGOS providers in Wales around the importance of good record keeping, the PPV process and common WGOS claiming errors. An overview on clinical waste will also be provided.

Learning Outcomes:

Domain: Leadership and accountability

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Following this session, attendees will be able to understand the importance of maintaining clear, legible and contemporaneous patient records which are accessible for all those involved in the patient’s care including the reason for the consultation and any presenting condition when delivering Wales General Ophthalmic Service and its relevance to the NHS Wales Post-Payment Verification process.

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Following this session, attendees will be able to understand the importance of ensuring a safe environment for your patients through the correct disposal methods of clinical waste in an appropriate manner.

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