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
Letter from NHS England with latest self isolation guidance: 20210916 – Guidance on self isolation letter
20 September 2021
Please go to our Referral Pathways Page to access this.
9 August 2021
Derbyshire LOC would like to invite you to a CET Event on Tuesday 10th August at 7.00 pm. This event is being run by Sight and Sound Technology Ltd for Derbyshire LOC. There is 1 interactive point for OO’s and DO’s. Please do invite your colleagues. Everyone is welcome including pre regs, ECLO’s, orthoptists etc. …
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19 July 2021
This is your personal invite to attend the Derbyshire LOC virtual AGM on Tuesday 13th April 2021 at 7.00 pm. AGM agenda 2021 The Zoom link can be ordered from Lesley Parkinson on the LOC email. The Chairman’s report, Minutes of 2020 AGM and the accounts can be found in the Member’s section. Your …
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8 March 2021
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
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
