We’re excited to launch our new “Meet the Committee” series, spotlighting the dedicated professionals who make up the Avon Local Optical Committee. Each feature offers a quick insight into the people working behind the scenes to support local eye care services, champion optometry, and help shape the future of community provision across the Avon area. …
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27 November 2025
OFNC have released the following update: Primary eye care providers have been in touch to ask for updates on fees and when they can claim CPD grants. Since the last update on 20 March, OFNC has been in discussions with NHS England about the data it was using to propose 2025/26 fees. The OFNC had significant …
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17 November 2025
On Tuesday 2nd December 2025, Newmedica will be hosting a CPD event for Optoms at their Aztec West site. This interactive discussion workshop explores three cases of sub-retinal fluid, requiring critical thinking and clinical decision-making in a community practice setting. Optometrists will review different causes, OCT findings, and management strategies relevant to secondary care, with …
25 October 2025
Join for an informative evening of clinical updates and networking at Nuffield Hospital, Clifton, Bristol on Wednesday 12 November at 18:30. Topics include: Uveitis Update Glaucoma: OCT Interpretation & Surgical Advances Lid Malposition / Ptosis Speakers: Mr Adam Ross – Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Miss Gemma Mannaseh – Consultant Ophthalmic & Oculoplastic Surgeon Miss Rachel Healy …
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10 October 2025
Bristol Eye Hospital Optometry Team are very happy to be able to offer pre-registration optometrists working in the Bristol and Weston area, the opportunity to attend for a 5 day placement with the BEH team (dates to be confirmed). For more information please click the link below: Bristol Eye Hospital Pre Registration Optometrist Placement Invitation …
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10 October 2025
Please be aware that when referring urgent or emergency patients to Salisbury District Hospital, if a patient needs to be seen in less than a week, they must be referred as an emergency in order to be triaged within the appropriate timeframe. Once you have submitted your CUES episode with the assessment outcome as ‘Emergency …
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3 October 2025
Dear Colleagues, We hope you and your practices are ready for National Eye Health Week, running from 22–28 September 2025. National Eye Health Week is Back for 2025 – LOCSU This annual event is really important in raising public awareness of the importance of good eye care, and plays an important part in promoting the …
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23 September 2025
Evening Webinar: Monday 22nd September – 7pm to 8pm This webinar is a repeat of our well-received 2024 sessions and is open to all practitioners and practice staff currently delivering enhanced eyecare services commissioned via Primary Eyecare Services who are new to using OPERA, or would like a refresher. The session will explore the latest developments in …
15 September 2025
Uveitis Update & Premium IOLs: What Your Patients Want to Know Thursday 2nd October | 18:00 📍 Bath Clinic 🍽️ Dinner Provided | CPD Points Available Join Mr Adam Ross, Consultant Ophthalmologist and expert in cataract and retinal care, for an engaging evening exploring the latest in uveitis management and premium intraocular lenses. Gain insights …
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12 September 2025
Join SpaMedica for an interactive, team-based CPD quiz designed to challenge your knowledge, sharpen your clinical thinking, and refresh key concepts in eye care. Covering a broad range of topics including glaucoma, cataracts, corneal conditions, and retinal pathology. This quiz will keep you thinking critically while collaborating with colleagues in a fun, competitive format. Whether …
Continue reading “SpaMedica Eye-Q: 30th September 2025 Optometry Quiz (6-8.30pm)”
12 September 2025
Today the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed it will impose yet more real terms cuts on NHS primary eyecare services. GOS1 fees will rise by just 2.5% to £24.13 for financial year 2025/26. All other payments and grants will be frozen at 2024/25 levels. This follows a freezing of patient benefits (NHS voucher values) … Continue reading “OFNC Statement: NHS disregards evidence and imposes more real terms cuts on GOS”
8 December 2025
LOCSU held the first Member Development Day at Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Monday 24 November – celebrated as a success by attending LOCs.
28 November 2025
