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LOCSU Optical Leads Vacancies

Optical Lead Vacancy As a result of a changes to the LOCSU Optical Lead team, opportunities have arisen for highly skilled people to join the team of Optical Leads supporting Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across a range of projects and activities including service development, connectivity evolution and engagement with current NHS reforms. About You As …

26 May 2021

Medisoft – Training and Pins

Until the opera and Medisoft systems are integrated, you will need to complete a RBHT post cataract assessment on Opera and Medisoft. If you are struggling to log into Medisoft, please call their helpline directly on 0113 347 2020.  You can ask for the e-mail prompt to be resent or for the providers on your account to …

24 May 2021

RBHT Post Cataract Service – Update and Missing Pins

If you have completed the Opera registration and have your Medisoft account access, hopefully you will have seen your cataract surgery patients starting to return to your practice for their post cat checks. Please note that the post-op check guidelines are unchanged – the patient should be seen 4-6 weeks after surgery. The double entry …

19 May 2021

Help When It’s Needed Most

Optics has been through a turbulent time over the last year. Although the situation appears to be improving, the Benevolent fund of the College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists know there are practitioners who are still in need of support. But as well as the fall-out from Covid, there are the perennial problems …

8 May 2021

PCSE – Rejected Paper Forms

Following discussion with LOCSU and sector bodies, NHS England and PCSE have reached an agreement to make upfront payments to those who have experienced significant numbers of rejections of the new paper GOS forms. These payments will be made via a faster payment process which should help to ease the cashflow problems being experienced, we …

1 May 2021

PCSE Online Business Continuity Guidance for Ophthalmic Contractors

The document sets out what you should do if you are unable to access PCSE Online. PCSE and NHSEI are committed to ensuring contractors have access to the system during all hours. The optical bodies including LOCSU are in regular contact with PCSE over issues regarding this guidance but if issues have been raised to …

27 April 2021

Medisoft Portal

  If you are still waiting to receive your Medisoft Portal log in details, or are having issues with your sign in, Optometrists can ring the Medisoft support desk on 0113 347 2020.  You can ask for the e-mail prompt to be resent or for the providers on your account to be updated. (ie: SpaMedica and RBHT)   …

27 April 2021

Complimentary Cataract Educational Event for Optometrists – Wednesday 28 April

Please see attached invitation to an event this Wednesday 28 April from 7-8.30pm over Zoom.  The topic is Cataracts and presentations will be given by – Mr Sumith Perera and Mr Peter Constable – Consultant Ophthalmologists.   The cataract service at the Berkshire Independent Hospital is available for both private and NHS patients via the …

26 April 2021

The Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust Cataract Post-Op Service is now live.

The Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust Cataract Post-Op Service is now live. This service is available to patients who have had uncomplicated cataract surgery at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, the Prince Charles Eye Unit or the West Berkshire Community Hospital. The Trust will discharge patients with a Medisoft discharge letter and PIN to a choice of …

22 April 2021

FREE CET WEBINAR: When eye problems become emergencies

Please see details of a SpaMedica CET event on Wednesday 21st April.

14 April 2021

LOCSU Latest News

“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

Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!

17 April 2025

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