CHEC wish to send practices a friendly reminder that under the current local arrangements in Dorset, the Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECs) should not be used to see patients under the age of 16. While it is understood this may already be part of your current practice, CHEC are sending this reminder to all providers …
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16 September 2025
Please see the following LOCSU feedback from the QiO Survey Findings: Dear Colleague, Thank you to those who completed the recent survey on QiO user feedback and we have received responses from across the sector including domiciliary, multiples (nationwide and regional) and single practices. Overwhelmingly responses were positive with 82% of respondents reporting they find …
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1 August 2025
The National Optometry Forum has requested a regional survey for information on rejected referrals. The information you provide will very helpful and greatly appreciated. The survey will take less that 2 minutes and can be found below: Rejected Referral Survey Many thanks,
22 July 2025
Please use the following link to access findings of the 2022-2025 findings: QiO learning paper
3 July 2025
Please use the following information on current and important optical sector studies which you or your patients may wish to engage in: 1. Myopia Management Practice Survey Increasing numbers of treatment and monitoring options are becoming available to manage progressive myopia in children and young people. In preparation for a future clinical trial of different …
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23 June 2025
SpaMedica Poole is hosting a 3 CPD point event on 10th July at 6pm. The event is titled ‘Understanding the Management of Complications after Cataract Surgery’ and features a presentation by Rakesh Shah (Regional Optometrist Lead). Please book your space as soon as possible using the following link and inform the venue of any dietary …
16 June 2025
QiO has been updated over the years and remains a useful tool for practices across England but is now due an upgrade. During 2025/26 the sector bodies and LOCSU are working together to review the platform with the aim to inform the development of a future platform next year. This review process will commence with …
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16 June 2025
There have been some changes to the corneal service at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. As Mr Rashid has left RBH, Mr Turnbull will be taking over the service and there are plans to recruit a second corneal consultant to replace Mr Rashid soon. As such, it is expected there will be a delay in appointment …
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8 June 2025
Notification of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Dorset LOC will be held on Wednesday 14th May 2025, 6.15 pm at The RNLI College, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ. Registration and a light buffet will be served from 6.30 pm and following the AGM, Julie Dowdney, Head Orthoptist, UHD will …
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2 April 2025
LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting.
10 July 2026
Organised by Glaucoma UK, the week encourages patients, eye care providers and the public to hold conversations about glaucoma.
6 July 2026
