In our recent discussions with NHS England on COVID-19 funding for optical practices in England, the OFNC has stressed the need for ongoing support in the event of local or regional lockdowns being introduced. This morning the OFNC met NHS England again and discussed the position in Leicester. We understand that NHS England is planning …
30 June 2020
Our colleagues in the NHSE/I South West Regional Team have provided a presentation on Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) for community optical staff. IPC PRESENTATION I hope that the advice provided during this presentation will assist you in your practice. Best wishes, Pharmacy and Optometry NHS England and NHS Improvement – South East Region
22 June 2020
NOC 2020 to be a Virtual Event In light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation, it has been decided that the National Optical Conference should not be a face to face event in 2020. Our top priority is the health, safety and well-being of LOC members and LOCSU staff and this cannot be guaranteed at …
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19 June 2020
Today NHS England has finally issued new guidance and an updated standard operating procedure (SOP), confirming that the sector can once again provide the full range of GOS services with immediate effect, subject to appropriate infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. The OFNC welcomes the return of NHS sight testing in England in line with …
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17 June 2020
We have published a statement on the re-opening of optical practices during the COVID-19 emergency. In summary, the statement covers the following: NHS eye care services are suspended for all but urgent, essential or emergency care, pending further announcements by the NHS in the four UK nations. Opticians in the UK have always been exempted …
12 June 2020
OFNC Statement: Financial Support for GOS Contractors in England 12 June 2020 The OFNC is today sending an urgent open letter to Ministers at DHSC about recent messaging from NHS England which suggests financial support to help optical practices deal with COVID-19 may stop at the end of June. OFNC statement on support 12.06.20
12 June 2020
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
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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