Change of Date for New Paper GOS Forms
24 October 2020
Not ready yet to move your GOS forms online?
Don’t panic, PCSE have extended their move to GOS online until the 31st January 2021!
This means current paper GOS forms can be used and submitted until this date and only the new style paper forms, which are only designed to be used if online claims are not possible, will need to be used from the 1st February 2021. Please do NOT use the new style paper forms until the start of February.
If you need further help to get your GOS online, please click on this link below:
pcse.england.nhs.uk/services/ophthalmic-payments/
If you need any further support regarding the GOS changes, please do not hesitate to contact us at secretary@coventryandwarwickshireloc.com
Coventry & Warwickshire LOC Latest News
EeRS
Optometry practices are now in the process of onboarding onto the new electronic eyecare referral system called EeRS. Please visit the EeRS header on our homepage which has all of the information on how to register with supporting documents. If you have any questions, please contact us.
24 April 2024
LOC Vacancy 2024
The next AGM is being held on the Tuesday 14th May 2024! There is also a vacancy on the Coventry and Warwickshire LOC for an Optometrist or Dispensing Optician. The role is to become a member of the Local Optical Committee where we discuss local and national guideline protocols and how we can implement them. We …
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17 March 2024
AGM 2024 Invite
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 To All Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Contact Lens Opticians, Optometrist Pre Reg’s, Dispensing Pre Reg’s, within the Coventry & Warwickshire Area. Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee will be held on Tuesday 14th May 2024, at the Warwick Arms Hotel, Warwick. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm and open …
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17 March 2024
EeRS Update
EeRS is a new electronic referral system that is looking to be introduced in the Coventry and Warwickshire area with a planned roll out date of May 2024. The implementation will be phased with a few optometry practices going live initially with this growing over several weeks. EeRS is a web-based system which allows optometrists …
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11 March 2024
LOC and CHEC Meeting Minutes July 2023
Please find attached minutes from a follow up meeting with Coventry and Warwickshire LOC and CHEC. CHEC_LOC meeting 20.7.23 (1)
7 November 2023
LOC offers Training Grant- Do Not Miss Out!
Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee has been furnished with limited funds by NHS England in order to promote the further education and development of the optical profession in the area, thereby enhancing the role we play in ICB commissioned community primary eyecare for the benefit of our community. We would like to use this money, …
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7 November 2023
LOC and CHEC Meeting Minutes April 2023
Please find attached the minutes from the meeting the LOC had with CHEC to discuss progress and improvement in the South Warwickshire area. LOC CHEC meeting minutes April 2023
30 May 2023
Coventry and Warwickshire LOC AGM 2023
To All Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Contact Lens Opticians, Optometrist Pre Reg’s, Dispensing Pre Reg’s, within the Coventry & Warwickshire Area. Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee will be held on Thursday 18th May 2023, at the Warwick Arms Hotel, Warwick. Agenda Times ( Approx) 6.30pm- 7.00pm 1 Election of Chairman for the meeting …
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15 May 2023
WOPEC MECS & Glaucoma Assessment Date!
WOPEC MECS and Glaucoma Assessment Coventry and Warwickshire LOC have organised both the WOPEC MECS and Glaucoma assessment to be held on Thursday 16th February 2023 at Specsavers Stratford-Upon Avon. This event is completely free for Coventry, Warwickshire and Rugby practitioners, however practitioners outside of this area can still join for a fee. For those …
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27 January 2023
New Optometrist Vacancy in Coventry
Hi All, We have had a new local vacancy for an Optometrist in Coventry! Head to our “Local Vacancies/Practices for Sale” page on the Professionals drop-down menu! Please email us if anyone would like to post any local job advertisements or practices for sale on the LOC website!
5 January 2023