Unfortunately the incorrect postcode for the new Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital was communicated to us initially. The postcode has been updated on the previous post and is SR1 3AE. For further details please see the following: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk/our-locations/our-locations/sunderlands-new-eye-hospital
6 July 2026
Sunderland Eye Infirmary is moving to a new site and is now going to be named Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital. The address is as follows: Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital Plater Way Sunderland SR1 3AE The optometry department is relocating in the week beginning 20/7/26.
2 July 2026
Practice for sale in Stanley, County Durham. Currently tests half day a week (room for significant improvement). There is 1 test room with test equipment. The practice was refurbished 3 years ago when the previous owner passed away. Contact Mark: bnoptical@gmail.com
2 July 2026
Thank you to everyone who came along to our AGM and CPD event on Wednesday evening. It was great to see so many local Optometrists and DO’s engaging with their local Optometry community. A big thank you to our presenters, Mohammed Bhuta from LOCSU, Naomi Smith from PES, Simon Raw from the AOP and particularly …
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22 May 2026
Sunderland Eye Infirmary have some new positions as ‘Clinical Lead Optometrist’ (shortly to be moving to a new hospital in Sunderland City Centre). This may be of interest to optometrists in the area. Link to the job advert is on the Job Vacancies page. If anyone is interested or requires further information, please …
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13 May 2026
Notification of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Durham LOC will be held on Wednesday 20th May at Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham with a start time of 6.30pm. A buffet will be served from 6pm. In addition to the AGM, we will be providing free CPD in the form of a peer review …
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22 April 2026
A trial is currently looking for patients for Galaxy Study : A Phase 2 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-masked, Sham-controlled, Reference-arm Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of ONL1204 in Patients With Geographic Atrophy (GA) Associated With Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) The Study is looking for patient that are 55 years of age or older at Screening. …
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22 April 2026
NTWLOC will be holding Glaucoma OSCEs on Sunday 29th March 2026. The event will take place at the Optometry Department, Newcastle Eye Centre, RVI. To complete the OSCEs you must first have completed the WOPEC modules. To reserve a place please reply to secretary@ntwloc.org.uk
16 March 2026
Your LOCs are involved in a project looking at glaucoma care in the North East and North Cumbria region, and longer term transformation to eye care pathways. To help us understand interest and capacity within primary care optometry: please complete the survey using the link below. Please cascade this email to all optometrists who work …
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16 March 2026
I am writing on behalf of OFNC to update you on national developments concerning GOS funding, eRS implementation and related negotiations.
7 August 2026
LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting.
6 August 2026
