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Leicestershire & Rutland Local Optometric Committee

Leicestershire & Rutland Local Optometric Committee (L&R LOC) is the statutory NHS body which represents the providers and performers of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS), as well as other local optometric services, in the Leicestershire and Rutland area.

The Committee is responsible to the Leicestershire and Lincolnshire Area Team of NHS England. It also interacts with the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) within Leicestershire and Rutland.

GOS (known commonly as NHS sight testing) is provided by contractors (normally high street practices and domiciliary companies). Contracts can be held by optometrists, ophthalmic medical practitioners, dispensing opticians, lay persons or companies. Sight tests are usually performed by optometrists, who must be registered with the General Optical Council and be on the Ophthalmic Performers List administered by an Area Team on behalf of NHS England.

Our next meeting:

Monday 27 November 2023

Leicestershire and Rutland LOC Latest News

EeRS rollout

The attached document explains what is required for the rollout of the Electronic Eye Referral Service in LLR.

8 August 2023

EeRS

The Electronic Eyecare Referral Service (EeRS) has been awarded to MonMedical and the system name is Cinapsis. The LOC will be working closely with the ICS, MonMedical and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth rollout of the new system and software.  As soon as we have news of the rollout in Leicestershire and Rutland, we …

20 February 2023

GOS Contract Applications, Variations and Terminations

The NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) will be overseeing all contract management from 4 Jan 2022.  See attached guidance.

20 December 2021

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OFNC Statement: NHS England – PCSE Online – Business Continuity Plan

The plan outlines the steps that practices should take to ensure there is no delay in patient care if they cannot access the PCSE claims system to process claims.

4 December 2023

#YourLOC Campaign – Get Involved!

Do you want to help expand primary eyecare? Have your voice heard on issues that matter?

29 November 2023

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Our next meeting:

Monday 27 November 2023

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