The LOC are keen to gauge the provision of pre and post-op cataract services across East Sussex. As the contracts held by practices are with the ICB (formerly the CCGs), the LOC would like to update its list of providers so it can help support both the practices and the ICB should any queries arise. …
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24 October 2022
Education Event Wednesday 2nd November 2022 The ophthalmology department at Southlands Hospital, Shoreham-by-Sea are intending to reinstate the regular education events that were held pre-COVID and are planning a series of evening meetings. West Sussex LOC would like to let you know about the first event, a face-to-face meeting and lecture by ophthalmologist Mr Masoud …
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17 October 2022
Please click here for information on a Glaucoma CPD event being run by Innovation Eye Clinic & Scope on Wednesday 23rd November, starting at 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm). The event will take place in the Mansell McTaggart Lounge, AMEX Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL. To register, please click here and for more information, please email elainephillips@scopeeyecare.com or telephone 07495 345487.
17 October 2022
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) now undertakes Post Payment Verification of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claims on behalf of NHS England. To assist GOS contractors and performers claim the appropriate fees for GOS in England, the NHSBSA will be delivering a GOC approved interactive CPD presentation. The CPD presentation will be free of charge …
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30 September 2022
Please click here for the first Sussex Premier Health Newsletter.
10 August 2022
We have been asked to circulate an enquiry for an optometry student to help him with his PhD project. Further details can be found below. Hello, I hope this email finds you well. I am Wan Elhami Wan Omar, PhD Optometry student from The University of Manchester. I am writing this email to enquire regarding recruiting …
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23 June 2022
The College of Optometrists has new information following the withdrawal of UKHSA infection prevention and control measures in England, which you can share with your mailing lists. Please see the statement: Withdrawal of UKHSA infection prevention and control measures in England – College of Optometrists (college-optometrists.org)
20 June 2022
We have been asked to send out information on updated clinical policies by Sussex NHS Commissioners. Further details can be found below. Kind regards East Sussex LOC **************************************************************************************************************** Dear LOC Chairs Please see attached a letter from Steve Peacock, Associate Director for Planned Care, regarding changes in the clinical policy relating to Cataracts for circulation to your …
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28 May 2022
Are you passionate about improving eye health across England? Do you want to share your experience and skills to empower local leaders and LOCs?
3 May 2024
LOCSU is refreshing the 2023/24 forward plan to build upon the progress undertaken in the last 12 months.
2 May 2024
