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Freedom to Speak up Guardian

There is now a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian in Derbyshire. They are able to help practices ensure that they have appropriate measures in place to allow this. Contact details are on the attached poster. Freedom to speak up Guardian GPTF poster (1)

17 July 2023

ELECTRONIC REFERRALS EeRS

Check out the new EeRS page for the implementation of electronic referrals in Derbyshire. Lots of important information on there which needs action.

5 June 2023

ORTHOPTICS NEWSLETTER 23

March 2023

3 April 2023

DERBYSHIRE OPTOMETRY SPRING NEWSLETTER

Optoms Newsletter Spring 2023 FINAL

3 April 2023

LOC AGM

All details are on the events page.

3 April 2023

NEW EMAIL FOR DERBY EYE CASUALTY FROM 1ST MARCH 2023

‼️‼️ ATTENTION EVERYONE ‼️‼️ RDH eye casualty has changed their email address with IMMEDIATE EFFECT. It is now Uhdb.acuteeyecare@nhs.net HES tell us that there is an automatic reply from the primaryeyecare email telling us that the email has been changed – so directing us to email urgent referrals to the new address. This went live …

3 March 2023

ACTION REQUIRED! FOR CATARACT REFERRALS

We have been made aware that practices are having referrals bounced back from Spa Medica at the advice of the ICB. They are clamping down on practices who weren’t included on the original pre-cat list (from the dark ages) and thus many are not registered to directly refer. They have been told to refer via …

2 March 2023

CET FOR DOS

NHSBSA are running a CPD event for DOs. This interactive CPD qualifies within the GOC Leadership and Accountability domain and will give some guidance on how early recall codes should be applied on GOS sight tests in England. Below are details of the free CPD C-103956 from the NHSBSA. Non-Dispensing Opticians are welcome to attend but …

14 November 2022

WELLBEING SEMINARS OCT- DEC 2022

Check out the new welbeing seminars over the next 3 months Wellbeing Webinars Oct – December JUCD

17 October 2022

OSCE FOR MECS SERVICE

We are holding some OSCEs for the local schemes in September. They can be found on WOPEC site or contact Lesley Parkinson for details.

5 September 2022

LOCSU Latest News

NOC25 App Now Available for Download!

Delegates can now use the app to view and book workshops for Sunday 18 May, ensuring they secure a spot in the sessions that interest them the most.

2 May 2025

Professor Sally Lewis to Deliver NOC 2025 Opening Keynote

The theme of this year’s NOC conference is ‘Leadership in a time of change’ and we are delighted to kick it off with a dynamic note keynote speech from Professor Sally Lewis.

29 April 2025

Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!

17 April 2025

LOCSU Levy Reduction Commencing 1 April 2025

LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.

31 March 2025

 

 

 

 

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