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PCSE webinars

A reminder that there are two webinars coming up re ophthalmic payments: Thursday 14th January 2021 – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-started-with-pcse-online-tickets-135696414629 Tuesday 19th January 2021- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-started-with-pcse-online-tickets-135698282215

14 January 2021

Papilloedema Webinar – 20th January 2021

Please find a link to details about a CET Webinar being held on 20th January on papilloedema. South East Flyer Brain Tumour Soceity CET 20th January 7pm

22 December 2020

Post-op Cataract Examinations

Please see advice for those offering post-op cataract examinations in East Sussex – Post_Cataract_Letter_1120

3 December 2020

Glaucoma CET – 20th July 2020

In preparation for upcoming community-based Glaucoma pathways, you are invited to join Ms Tahmina Pearsall, Consultant Ophthalmologist at East Surrey Hospital, for the first in a series of CET events. This LIVE CET event explores Evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head with Clinical Problem Solving and Case Discussion. It is worth 2 CET points with a Q&A at …

14 July 2020

November 2020 Study Day

It is with great regret we inform you that the LOC have decided to cancel the November East Sussex Study Day this year. This is due to the Covid-19 pandemic and these unprecedented, unpredictable times. We believe that the wealth of online CET events available at the moment are providing a good alternative this year. …

14 July 2020

Workforce Risk Assessment

Information from NHSE-I Dear Optometry Colleagues, The attached National Briefing and Workforce Risk Assessment documents outline the need for Contractors to complete a Risk Assessment. For Contractors who are unsure how to do a Risk Assessment for their workforce,  you can contact the Joint Risk Assessment set up by the Optical Confederation and the College …

13 July 2020

Introduction to NHSE-I Pharmacy and Optometry Team

Please find attached a letter introducing the NHSE-I Pharmacy and Optometry team. Introduction letter

10 July 2020

Resumption of Optical Services SOP

Please find a Standard Operating Procedure relating to the resumption of Optical Services issues by NHSE-I. Standard Operating Procedure

18 June 2020

LOCSU Latest News

OFNC – Derisory GOS Fee Imposed by DHSC

Government has today announced that it has decided to impose another real-terms cut to the NHS sight test fee.

26 March 2024

OFNC Update on GOS Fees 2024/25

Many contractors have been asking for news about fees and grants. 

5 March 2024

Free Tier 1 Oliver McGowan Training for Optical Staff

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

RNIB Introduces Ground-Breaking Framework for Low Vision Care

The RNIB is launching the development of a landmark set of guidelines and framework to help low vision clinics.

28 February 2024

Find out about upcoming events

Find out about upcoming events