EeRS Late Autumn Comms 2024
EeRS comms autumn final
31 December 2024
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Birmingham LOC
Birmingham Local Optical Committee (BLOC) is the official organisation representing optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical contractors within the NHS in Birmingham. It provides advice to the NHS England Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country (BSBC) Area Team, to optometrists and optical contractors in the area and to the Clinical Care Groups in Birmingham.
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Birmingham LOC Latest News
EeRS update
EeRS Your LOC has been working with Solihull LOC and Birmingham and Solihull ICB to deliver EeRS. This has involved meetings with Cinapsis, Health Harmonie, UHB and BMEC. The service has been tested and undergone a robust clinical safety review with final sign off today. Next steps Our initial practices will go live for referrals …
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9 April 2024
LOCSU Latest News
LOCSU Bulletin – 10 June 2026, Issue 90
LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting.
10 June 2026
LOCSU urges use of optometry in frailty care following Public Accounts Committee report
LOCSU is calling on eye care to be integral to the planning and prevention of frailty after a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report found overloaded GPs could not adequately carry out the necessary assessments.
9 June 2026
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