Lincolnshire LOC AGM
19 June 2022
Lincolnshire LOC Latest News
Save the date : AGM 2024
Lincolnshire LOC’s AGM will take place on Monday 8th July at 7pm. More information to follow, we hope you can make it!
1 February 2024
Routine referrals from Optical Practices
The LOC has been made aware that some Lincolnshire optical practices are sending routine referrals direct to providers. The ICB has met with this particular provider and they are happy to start rejecting routine referrals back to the optical practice with the instruction to refer via the EACH. Please be reminded that ALL routine referrals should be …
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18 April 2023
Merger of Ophthalmology Triage Pathways
Please review the updated Local Referrals Pathways, all routine referrals are now being processed by Lincolnshire EACH as of the 24th October 2022.
27 October 2022
Update from NHS Midlands regarding mask wearing
Please view the correspondence for the attention of colleagues regarding masks below, this has been shared by the College of Optometrists so most should be aware. Mask Wearing – 5th July 2022
10 July 2022
LOCSU’s page for current research
LOCSU have a page for those who wish to get involved and participate in current, follow the link : research – LOCSU
21 June 2022
It’s LOVE YOUR LENSES week!
Love Your Lenses week is the 13th -19th June and ran by the BCLA, click the image below for the website with lots of helpful information and resources to use to raise awareness of the benefits of contact lenses and the importance of safe wear.
14 June 2022
NOC 2022
For details of this years NOC, that will be face-to-face and held in Leeds on 10th – 12th October click here
14 June 2022
UKHSA withdraws infection prevention and control measures in England – College of Optometrists
The UKHSA has updated its infection prevention and control measures for seasonal respiratory infection in health and care settings (including SARS-CoV-2) in England, the college has provided advice in addition to previously released green phase guidance. Click here to read the article.
1 June 2022