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ICB newsletter Dec 2024

ICB newsletter circulated Dec 2024

16 January 2025

ICB newsletter June 24

ICB newsletter for Optometrists June 24

3 June 2024

New Dry Eye Guidance

The ICB have issued new guidance for Dry Eye.

10 February 2024

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

UHL newsletter Autumn 2021

UHL newsletter issue 1 autumn 2021

13 October 2021

LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Statement: NHS disregards evidence and imposes more real terms cuts on GOS

Today the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed it will impose yet more real terms cuts on NHS primary eyecare services. GOS1 fees will rise by just 2.5% to £24.13 for financial year 2025/26.  All other payments and grants will be frozen at 2024/25 levels. This follows a freezing of patient benefits (NHS voucher values) … Continue reading “OFNC Statement: NHS disregards evidence and imposes more real terms cuts on GOS”

8 December 2025

LOC Member Development Day Celebrated as Huge Success

LOCSU held the first Member Development Day at Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Monday 24 November – celebrated as a success by attending LOCs.

28 November 2025

Latest LOC Induction Course to Launch in January

Delegates can now book to take part in our latest LOC induction course, set to begin on Monday 12 January 2026.

27 November 2025

OFNC Update on Delays: 2025/26 Fees, Pre-reg and CPD Grants

Primary eye care providers have been in touch to ask for updates on fees and when they can claim CPD grants.

14 November 2025

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