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We have 3 items for you today: GOS Contracts Following the changes to the East of England Regional Optometry team outlined below, all queries regarding the mandatory GOS contract renewal must now be sent to hweicbhv.optical@nhs.net (it is the same team as before, just a new email address). Jane, our Chair, has recently sought clarification on the contract renewal …
23 May 2023
We have 4 items for you today: IP Bursary from Scope Eyecare Scope Eyecare advise: “I am delighted to let you know that we have now launched the 2023 Scope Eyecare IP Bursary Award. Applications are welcomed from all UK Optometrists who have not yet started an IP course. Education is very important to us …
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4 April 2023
We have 4 items for you today: OFNC Statement – Another real terms cut imposed on NHS primary eye care Following the recent announcement of significantly below inflation increases in GOS fees, the OFNC have issued a statement HERE. The original letter from the Department of Health & Social Care can be found HERE. The new voucher …
26 March 2023
We have 4 items for you today: CPD webinars on Myopia- “When will my child’s eye stop growing?” and Topography in Corneal Conditions and Cataract Surgery Herts LOC are running a CPD evening via Zoom on Tuesday 21st March for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, starting at 7pm and finishing at 9pm. Points have been applied for which, subject …
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23 March 2023
Hi All Vacancies for Local NHS Contractors and Performers on Hertfordshire Local Optical Committee Herts LOC always like to welcome new members to increase the diversity of experience, backgrounds and opinions amongst our cohort. The LOC meets quarterly, along with an annual AGM. At these meetings we discuss a wide variety of topics which include the …
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14 February 2023
Hi all We have 4 items for you today: National patient safety alert – EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded intraocular lenses The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a patient safety alert after becoming aware of cases of increased intraocular pressure in people recently implanted with the following IOLs …
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14 February 2023
CORRECTION TO THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR URGENT AND EMERGENCY REFERALS TO LISTER Hi all Further to this morning’s email, we have been advised that the email address we were given to disseminate was incorrect. We apologise for the error. The correct email address for urgent and emergency referrals to Lister hospital (East and North Herts …
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14 February 2023
Hi all Online Peer Discussion – Tuesday 24th January 2023 at 7:30pm, joint session with Essex LOC “Transform your mind and life” – 3 interactive CPD points available Following the success of the first session in October, which was significantly oversubscribed and received lots of positive feedback, we are pleased to be running a repeat …
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22 January 2023
We have 7 items for you today: GOS Recalls Several of our committee members have attended the recent NHSBSA CPD on GOS entitled, “Can I or can I not claim?” and have found the session informative and useful. We encourage any Optoms and DOs who have not yet attended to do so via their website, HERE. Their primary, …
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4 January 2023
We have 5 items for you today: GOS Contract Management Moving to ICBs As of 1st April 2023, the responsibility for GOS services will transition to the Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). It is most important that any contractors who have not responded to the emails from “Attain” (or to reminders sent via both Optometry East and the …
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26 November 2022
This week, LOCSU launched the forward plan for 2024/25, with the continued focus of placing LOCs at the front and centre of everything we do.
14 May 2024
Are you new to your LOC? Book now to join the next LOC Induction Course, beginning on Monday 24 June.
10 May 2024