The referral pathways have been moved to the public facing part of the website. If you need phone numbers or emails then these are only available in the member’s area. Please apply on the automatic service if you are not yet a member.
18 January 2022
If you have Visually Impaired Patient struggling with IT issues AbilityNet supports anyone living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. This is a resource available but is not endorsed by the LOC. Their services include: Digital Accessibility Services Their accessibility consultants and …
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29 November 2021
The new End to end cataract pathway launch has been postponed. There are still a few loose ends to tie up in the background, but I guess on the plus side, it gives us more time to get ready and get all practices signed up and ready to go on OPERA. If you still need codes for WOPEC …
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29 November 2021
This is a scheme to promote spectacle wear. It is rolling out the scheme in Derby City only. If you work in a practice that has a postcode DE1 ,DE21,DE22,DE23, DE24,DE3, this is for you. The information below is not relevant if you do NOT work in a practice in one of the above postcodes. …
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20 October 2021
The LOC have received a request to promote this scheme and are keen to support it. Please could Opticians in the Derby City and Amber Valley use the promotional material to advertise and promote this very valuable project? Learning To Read with RE Poster – Amber Valley Read Easy overview
20 October 2021
This is a reminder that all frontline ( ie public facing staff working in Optical practices) are entitled to a free flu vaccination for this flu season. ( Autumn 2021) The details are in the link below:- https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/B0993-i-letter-vaccination-of-frontline-pc-health-care-workers-and-available-funding.pdf Please let all your Optometrists, colleagues, Dispensing Opticians, receptionists, Optical advisors, pre screeners, locums and Contact …
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20 October 2021
Longstanding member of the committee, Elizabeth Northall has resigned due to other commitments. The Committee would like to thank her for all her work over the years.
20 September 2021
If you have an NHS mail account …@nhs.net, then here is the latest guidance on information governance for the account. NHSmail and DSPT comms v9 FINAL
20 September 2021
Government has today announced that it has decided to impose another real-terms cut to the NHS sight test fee.
26 March 2024
Many contractors have been asking for news about fees and grants.
5 March 2024
The Health and Social Care Act 2022 has made it a requirement of all CQC regulated health and care providers that all their staff receive mandatory learning disability and autism awareness training by people with lived experience.
29 February 2024
