CHEC works in partnership with healthcare professionals to support high-quality patient care through education and collaboration. Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme provides practical, clinically relevant learning designed for professionals working in community and primary care settings. Delivered by experienced consultants and clinical specialists, our sessions help healthcare professionals stay up to date with evolving guidance, referral pathways and patient management. We offer a range of in-person events, webinars and interactive case-based sessions, allowing participants to earn CPD points while strengthening clinical knowledge and professional networks. CPD for Optometry Professionals CPD for GPs and Healthcare Professionals CPD for Optometry Professionals CHEC are a GOC-accredited CPD provider, delivering a wide range of educational sessions designed specifically for the optometry community. Working closely with Local Optical Committees (LOCs) and industry partners, we develop CPD that reflects the real clinical challenges faced in practice, helping optometrists strengthen decision-making, referral accuracy and patient management. Our CPD formats include: Peer review and case discussion sessions Clinical interpretation and interactive learning Consultant-led educational events Live webinars Looking to arrange a CPD Session? CHEC can support practices, LOCs and professional groups with: Event facilitation and logistics Consultant speakers and expert clinicians CPD topic development and accreditation support Contact our Events Team: events@chec.uk Independent Prescribing Qualification CHEC also offers clinical placements for optometrists completing their Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification. These placements provide valuable exposure to hospital-level ophthalmology services and support optometrists in expanding their clinical scope and professional development. Visit our Independent Prescribing page to register your interest. CPD for GPs and Healthcare Professionals CHEC provides educational sessions for GPs and other healthcare professionals to support ongoing professional development and appraisal requirements. Delivered by experienced clinicians, our sessions cover key topics frequently encountered in primary care, helping professionals feel confident in recognising, managing and referring patients appropriately. Our education focuses on: Recognising common conditions in primary care Understanding referral pathways and timelines Knowing when urgent referral is required Improving communication between primary and secondary care Lunch & Learn Sessions Our Community Partners can deliver informal Lunch & Learn sessions at your practice, providing an overview of CHEC services and referral pathways for your team. These sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions and ensure your practice is confident in referring patients appropriately. Contact our Partnerships Team: engagement@chec.uk EventsExplore our upcoming CPD events, webinars and educational opportunities, as well as the latest updates from CHEC.EventsInformation HubExplore our latest news and helpful information to help inform your patients about their health.Information Hub Click on the links below for our other services for Professionals. General PractitionersTreatmentsOptometristsNHS Acute Trusts