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Practice Plus Group Webinar Calendar 2026

Practice Plus Group has announced its 2026 calendar of ophthalmology webinars, delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Each session offers CPD points and is tailored to support clinical decision-making and enhance optometric practice. Brief details of the upcoming sessions are below. For speaker information and registration links, please visit our Events Page. Upcoming Webinars Interpreting Macular …

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18 December 2025

Sight Support West & Avon LOC – Sight Loss Awareness Training for Eye Care Professionals

Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 Time: 7:00pm Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes CPD Points: 2 Avon LOC is pleased to partner with Sight Support West of England to deliver an important training session for eye care professionals: Sight loss awareness – how you can help. This interactive lecture and discussion will equip attendees with the …

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18 December 2025

Meet the Committee: Introducing Claire Colwill

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 Update on Delays: 2025/26 Fees, Pre-reg and CPD Grants

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

Newmedica: Understanding the causes of sub-retinal fluid – 3-pt CPD event for optometrists

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 …

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25 October 2025

Ophthalmology Teaching Evening – Bristol

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

Pre-registration Optometry Placement Application

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

Emergency and Urgent Referrals to Salisbury District Hospital

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

Supporting practice comms during National Eye Health Week

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

Post-Op Cataract Service in the Community: Pathway, Protocols and Patient Care Benefits Webinar

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 …

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15 September 2025

LOCSU Latest News

LOCSU Bulletin – 10 July 2026, Issue 92

LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting. 

10 July 2026

Early Diagnosis is Key – Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026

Organised by Glaucoma UK, the week encourages patients, eye care providers and the public to hold conversations about glaucoma.

6 July 2026

Deadline Extended – LOCSU is recruiting: Regional Optometry Partner (North)

LOCSU are recruiting for a Regional Optometry Partner, preferably located in the North of England.

6 July 2026

Registration Opens for 2026 Regional Optical Conferences

LOCSU are pleased to confirm that registration is now open for the seven Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) taking place this November. 

25 June 2026

Find out about upcoming events

Find out about upcoming events