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Withdrawal of UKHSA infection prevention and control measures in England

Withdrawal of UKHSA infection prevention and control measures in England As part of the College’s move to Green Phase, we have already advised that some COVID-19 IPC measure can be stopped. This latest UKHSA update recommends that the following COVID-19 IPC measure can also be stopped: Universal masking This means asymptomatic non-clinical staff, patients and visitors are no …

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1 June 2022

SpaMedica: CPD Webinar 8th of June

Cataract Post-Op Accreditation Webinar Invitation   This is your invitation to our live CPD webinar event for our SpaMedica Accredited Partner Programme. The CPD webinar will be streamed live and is open to all community optometrists. SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider and you’ll receive two interactive points for attending our SpaMedica …

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1 June 2022

Primary Eye Care Welcomes Fuller Stocktake Report

  National optical representative bodies have welcomed the Fuller Stocktake report on integrating primary care in England. In Next steps for integrating primary care: Fuller Stocktake report, NHS England highlights the crucial role that primary eyecare and the other primary care specialisms have played at the heart of communities for generations. As Dr Claire Fuller, the …

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27 May 2022

LOCSU Optical Lead vacancy

Dear colleagues LOCSU are now recruiting for an Optical Lead. We welcome applications from experienced and enthusiastic individuals from the eye health sector. To apply please send a copy of your CV together with a letter outlining why you wish to become an Optical Lead highlighting specific skills and experience to, jacquefooks@locsu.co.uk  Closing date for receipt …

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24 May 2022

Scope Eyecare 📢 INDEPENDENT PRESCRIBER BURSARY

What is the Scope Independent Prescriber Bursary Scheme? 2022 marks the first year of Scope Eyecare’s Independent Prescriber Bursary Scheme, which is designed to support Optometrists who wish to enhance their clinical skills and qualify as Independent Prescribers. Through this new Bursary Scheme, Optometrists will be asked to submit an interesting patient case study where they …

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24 May 2022

Minimising Sight Loss: Overcoming the Obstacles Event

  This is an online event on 1st July 2022, held by NHS England and NHS Improvement eye care pathways improvement programme, the National Eye Care Recovery and Transformation Programme (NECRTP). About the Event There is now a wide awareness that eye care is a high priority area, being the specialty with the highest hospital outpatient activity …

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13 May 2022

Now Recruiting – Chief Executive, LOCSU

Chief Executive, LOCSU Circa £95,000 pa, London, EC1 (with potential for flexible working) We’re offering you the opportunity to become the next Chief Executive of LOCSU, the Local Optical Committee Support Unit, which offers support services for Local Optical Committees across the country, enhancing eye care services through collaboration and expertise.   Our next Chief …

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13 May 2022

‘Optic Discs- Papilloedema?’ – 14th June

Lorcan Butler – The Optical Engagement Manager will be presenting a CPD session via Zoom in conjunction with South West & South East England LOCs for Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians on 14th June @19.00 Hrs. It is entitled ‘Optic Discs- Papilloedema?’ All Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians & Pre-Reg Students are more than welcome. It is broken …

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11 May 2022

Request for help – People with Learning Disabilities Questionnaire.

Dear Colleagues, I am working with NHS England Southeast as the specialty lead for Optometry. One of the projects I am working on is to see how we can improve services for those patients with learning disabilities. We know that these patients require more chair time and am trying to see if a funded pathway …

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9 May 2022

CCEHC Vision Screening report – Post-Vision Screening: Proposals and Recommendations

The Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning (CCEHC) recognises variation in service provision and availability for children with vision deficit picked up through school vision screening in England.* ** *** The Post-Vision Screening: Proposals and Recommendations report delivered by the multi-disciplinary Working Group of the CCEHC, identified inconsistent services and pathways linking children who screen …

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7 May 2022

LOCSU Latest News

Healthcare Reforms Must Include Wider Use of Primary Eye Care, Optical Leaders Urge Minister for Care

The College of Optometrists and the OFNC call on the government to make a long-term commitment to primary eye care.

23 May 2025

“You Have Superpowers!”: NOC25 Inspires LOCs To Lead Transformational Change

As the curtain falls on NOC25, the 250 delegates from across England are reflecting on the conference theme “Leadership in a Time of Change”.

22 May 2025

NOC25 App Now Available for Download!

Delegates can now use the app to view and book workshops for Sunday 18 May, ensuring they secure a spot in the sessions that interest them the most.

2 May 2025

Professor Sally Lewis to Deliver NOC 2025 Opening Keynote

The theme of this year’s NOC conference is ‘Leadership in a time of change’ and we are delighted to kick it off with a dynamic note keynote speech from Professor Sally Lewis.

29 April 2025

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