Next LOC Meeting Monday 26th January 2026 6.30pm
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18 November 2025
News
Brent and Harrow LOC Latest News
Essential for B&H Practitioners: Wet AMD & Other Referrals
Brent and Harrow optometrists can take advantage of the established email referral pathways in the boroughs linking primary eyecare and hospitals. These rapid access pathways were established by consultants to reduce the number of patients going via their GP or A&E. Wet AMD If you wish to refer a patient to Central Middlesex Hospital (LNWH) …
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3 December 2024
Healthwatch Public Forum
The LOC was invited to a Healthwatch Harrow public forum on October 9th. This was a public forum designed to addres some of the concerns from the public with regards to services in the area. The LOC had the opportunity to network the local Councillor, Healthwatch officials, ICB, and members …
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14 October 2025
Brent & Harrow LOC at the National Optical Conference
Nehul (Chair), Rajiv (Secretary) and Shushmita (Treasurer) attended the National Optical Conference in Birmingham on the 18th and 19th May at the Hilton Metropole Hotel. This was an excellent networking opportunity to understand services and challenges across all LOCs nationally and to brainstorm ideas that will help Brent and Harrow LOC move forward. …
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3 June 2025
Book MECS & Glaucoma OSCEs 19th Jan 2025
Brent and Harrow LOC have organised a day of OSCEs at Optegra Eye Hospital in Edgeware on Sunday 19th January 2025. The glaucoma assessment is already fully booked and bookings are prioritised for Brent and Harrow LOC Optometrists. Book asap to avoid missing the MECS assessment slots. The sessions will be led by Rakesh Kapoor …
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2 December 2024
Regional Optical Conference November 2024
Brent and Harrow constituency was represented by committee officers at the Regional Optical Conference on 21st November 2024. Chair Nehul Shah, Treasurer Shushmita Dattani, and Secretary Rajiv Shah attended this event hosted by LOCSU. LOCSU supports Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across a range of activities including commissioning guidance, policy development, governance and compliance …
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2 December 2024
LOCSU Chair Conference: 10 June
Brent and Harrow LOC Chair Nehul Shah attended the inaugural Chair Conference on Monday 10th June. LOCSU hosted this interactive day of leadership workshops and debates for LOC Chairs and Vice Chairs at The Wesley London Euston. Dr Joy Tweed, an academic and trainer in corporate governance who works with the Chartered …
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10 June 2024
CPD Event 3/6/24: OCT Interpretations
The Brent and Harrow Education Sub-committee organised this interactive event presented by Mr Zine Elhousseini, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon. Join the mailing list if you are a B&H practitioner who would like to attend future CPD events.
4 June 2024
LOCSU Latest News
Applications Close on Tuesday: Regional Optometry Partner
Following extensive engagement with LOCs and the LOCSU team, as outlined in the LOCSU Transformation Update, we are now recruiting for four Regional Optometry Partners to begin in Summer 2026.
15 May 2026
Meet the Team – Ashley Stone
With a degree in Sports Journalism, Ashley Stone, one of LOCSU’s newest team members, has stepped up to the plate.
13 May 2026
OFNC Seeks Urgent Engagement with the Profession
The Optical Fees Negotiation Committee (OFNC) is in discussion with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) regarding General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) fees and grants for 2026/27 and is seeking urgent engagement with GOS contractors to inform these.
8 May 2026