Welcome to the Derbyshire Local Optical Committee website
The Derbyshire Local Optical Committee (DLOC) was formed in March 2008 following the reorganisation of NHS Primary Care Trusts and as of April 2013 represents Optometrists to the NHS England Local Area Team and the four CCGs in Derbyshire: Southern Derbyshire, Erewash, Hardwick Health and North Derbyshire.
The Member’s area is now operational. The minutes of the Committee meetings are there. Please follow the instructions and you will get an invitational email after a few days.
The next Committee meeting is on Monday 14th September 2020 at 7pm. Via zoom.
Consultant Connect Just to let you know everything is now up and running and you can start to use Consultant Connect for queries at CRH. If you need any help feel free to contact Alex Howard. Here’s a couple of instructional videos for those who missed the call/need a reminder: How to use the mobile …
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21 July 2020
Please note that the Chesterfield Eye Centre Triage phone number, based at the Chesterfield Royal Hospital, is to be changed to 01246 512830 with effect from 27th July 2020. This number should only be used when referring an emergency patient.
20 July 2020
OFNC UPDATE: COVID-19 FUNDING FOR OPTICAL PRACTICES IN ENGLAND 20 July 2020 The OFNC is still working with NHS England on potential further COVID-19 funding for optical practices, following the end of the first phase of funding on 30 June. It has now been agreed that while these negotiations continue, the previous level of COVID-19 …
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20 July 2020
The next Committee meeting is on Monday 14th September 2020 at 7pm. Via zoom.
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