EyeV update, LOC AGM and CPD, FODO News

15 June 2026

We have 4 items for you today:

1. Herts LOC / EyeV / ICB update
   Anita, Herts LOC’s South and West Lead, writes:
   “Jane (LOC Chair) and I met with Adam (EyeV) and Uchenna (ICB), on behalf of Herts LOC, to discuss the referral platform (Single Point of Access – SPoA) used in South & West Herts.

   The ICB confirmed it has been requesting that GP practices ensure that all Personally Identifiable Data (PID) such as patient telephone numbers and email addresses, are up to date. The aim of this is to reduce the number of referrals rejected by EyeV when the patient details we have in practice, do not match those recorded by the NHS.

   Adam (EyeV) is currently working on some updates to the SPoA  which are due for release in June/July. These should make the platform quicker to load and improve the ‘trackability’ of your referrals. This will, in turn, allow the patients to contact providers directly rather than the practices asking for updates via EyeV.

   The ICB are also discussing with the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) how to improve patient choice when phoning the booking helpline number 0345 608 8888. This digital platform is used to refer patients to service providers and should allow patients to book, change or cancel hospital appointments. Historically, it has had mixed success for South & West Herts patients and we look forward to the ICB improving this service for us.

   EyeV offers the patient a choice of provider, usually within a 14 mile radius of their postcode. However, if it offers one of the ISPs such as SpaMedica, who have several sites outside of the 14 miles, it may also offer those sites too, which then increases the patient’s number of choices over and above the normal five.

   Finally, in order to make PID (Personally Identifiable Data) such as NHS numbers visible on EyeV, and in preparation for joining The Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), practices have a mandatory duty to be DSPT compliant. This requirement also applies to any transfer of patient data including via NHS mail and other providers’ portals.”
    

2. Herts AGM and CPD Event – A very successful evening!   
   
   Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM and CPD event last week, it was great to see so many of you there.

   Our huge thanks go to Mr Hari Kaneshayogan, Consultant Ophthalmologist at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, for an excellent, informative presentation, to SCOPE Eyecare for presenting and sponsoring the event, and to the committee members who kindly facilitated on the night.  

   Anyone who attended but has not received their CPD certificate(s) should check their Junk/Spam folders and if not there, please contact admin@HertsLOC.org.uk

3. CPD DAY – SAVE THE DATE – Monday 6th July 2026!   
   We are planning to hold our next CPD event on Monday 6th July, likely to be at the same venue. The event will, we hope, have at least 4 CPD sessions with lots of points, starting around 2:30 pm (with a light lunch and time for networking before that from 2pm). There will be a further break for some food and networking time in the early evening, then finishing between 8:30 and 9pm  The date and venue are still open to confirmation but please KEEP THE DATE in the meantime and we will keep you posted. 
4. FODO News
   Is HERE, including World Optometry Week, GOC seeks views on workplace satisfaction, The latest NHS framework and NHS cuts ophthalmology cataract tariffs

 

Kind regards

Herts LOC