Next LOC CPD Event
Hi all, There is a change of date for the June educational event…
15 February 2026
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Cambridgeshire LOC Latest News
Patient leaflet for Rapid Referral
Here is the link for Link to AMD Rapid Referral PATIENT Leaflet: SUR340 – Rapid access AMD service (2)
24 September 2024
Spa Medica Peterborough
Spa Medica can now receive referrals for AMD in Peterborough. For more detailed information, please follow the link below… https://spamedica.uk/6V22-95T7-21BE055BB19673DESEUCP201CD531A65718D9/cr.aspx
5 October 2022
Joining the EeRS in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough EeRS service Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year!!! We are delighted to now be able to announce that the EeRS project has moved from being a pilot to being the means by which all referrals will ultimately be made to the 3 main hospitals in the County. This will allow for you …
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9 September 2022
Referral Pathways
Current referral pathways Cambridgeshire Addenbrookes- Routine referral Please refer on Cinapsis or via GP (prefer Cinapsis) Emergency referral Referral directly ideally via NHS.net account to emergency email address and copy of referral to GP and patient: Add-tr.emergency@nhs.net Wet AMD referrals This has a separate referral pathway- email referral to Addenbrookes directly ideally via NHS.net …
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9 September 2022
Advice on the current Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic
For advice on the current CoronaVirus (Covid-19) pandemic, please follow this link to the Local Optical Support Unit (LOCSU) page which is the most current around for the optical sector: https://www.locsu.co.uk/what-we-do/covid-19-guidance/
21 May 2020
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
OFNC Statement: Response to Government’s planned roll-out of a national Electronic Referral Service (ERS) for eye care and publication of GIRFT guidance
The Government’s announcement of glaucoma guidance and the planned roll-out of a national Electronic Referral Service (ERS) for eye care in England and access to the National Care Records Service (NCRS) are built on good intentions and long overdue.
9 June 2026