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Welcome to the Hertfordshire LOC website

On this website you will find copies of our regular newsletters, referral contact information, helpful links, and lots of other information.

If you would like to join our mailing list, attend our CET events or have any queries, comments or suggestions for content improvements please use the links below or contact Steve Roberts at admin@hertsloc.org.uk

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Our next meeting:

is planned for Monday 23rd June 2025, via Zoom. For further information please email admin@hertsloc.org.uk

Hertfordshire LOC Latest News

Referral Contacts List, Is the GP in E+N or S+W?, CPD Event in Essex, CPD and AGM Feedback

We have 6 items for you today: Updated Referral Contacts List following change to EyeV in S & W Herts As all urgent, wAMD and routine referrals for patients with GPs in south and west Herts (but NOT emergencies) must now go via EyeV, we have updated our popular Referral Contacts List, HERE.  We have also highlighted in red …

1 May 2025

S+W SPoA goes live, GOS1 Tax Credits, Wait Times, OCT Crib Sheet, LOCSU News

We have 7 items for you today: New Single Point of Access Goes Live for Referrals in South and West Herts Further to our previous newsletters, EyeV has now taken over as the access point for all routine and urgent referrals in South and West Herts. An update from the ICB is below, including instructions …

1 May 2025

HCQ Pathway, EyeV S+W Referrals, OFNC Statement on GOS Fees, FODO News

We have 5 items for you today: Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine (HCQ and CQ) Screening Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS, have funding for a Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Retinopathy Screening Service for patients on Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine, for patients registered with a GP in South and West Hertfordshire,  East & North Hertfordshire or West Essex, which is going …

1 May 2025

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LOCSU Latest News

NOC25 App Now Available for Download!

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

Professor Sally Lewis to Deliver NOC 2025 Opening Keynote

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

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Our next meeting:

is planned for Monday 23rd June 2025, via Zoom. For further information please email admin@hertsloc.org.uk

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