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SPoA Paediatric Teaching Invite 20/11/2024

18 November 2024

The next SPoA (single point of access) teaching event will take place on Wednesday 20th November 2024

North East London LOC Latest News

Use of recall code 5.3 when examining children – reminder for GOS Contractors & all clinical staff

F.A.O.  GOS Contractors and all Clinical staff including locum Optometrists: Message from NHS England – London: At present across London, there are significant wait times for a child who is referred for an ophthalmology outpatient’s appointment. For this reason, I would like to remind all optometrists and clinical staff of the following: For a child …

22 January 2026

Cataract Referrals In North East London

This message is sent on behalf of Mr Ayman Khaier – Consultant Ophthalmologist at BHRUT Dear Colleagues, We have noticed a decline in the number of patients presenting for cataract surgery in the NHS, and I wanted to write to you to highlight the situation with cataract patients in Northeast London. Whilst patterns of referrals …

22 January 2026

Domestic Violence Guidance for Redbridge NHS Optical Practices including Domiciliary Providers

Dear Colleagues Please see attached briefing which aims to support optical staff in Redbridge to recognise the signs of domestic abuse in patients and colleagues, understand its impact on eye health and wellbeing, and respond appropriately through safe enquiry, signposting and referrals. Why this matters in optometry settings Optometry practices provide regular, face-to-face contact with …

22 January 2026

Net Zero Webinar and Programme – LIMITED OFFER (& 1CPD point) APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON

Dear All, Limited offer – Priority for MECS practices.  Take Action on Net Zero – Join the Award-Winning Programme Today!  The NHS has ambitious Net Zero targets, and are relying on MECS practices to support them. To help practices play their part, NEL LOC and ELC LOC LOC are sponsoring 25 fully-funded places on the Net Zero Optics programme for 12 …

22 January 2026

Cataract Surgery Waiting Times North East London October 2025

Please find the latest information on cataract surgery waiting times in the following document: Cataract Waiting Time October 2025 (1)

19 November 2025

Sparc Glaucoma Teaching “The Plot Thickens” – 20th November 19:00 – 20:00

Dear Colleagues, The next Sparc (formerly Single Point of Access) education event will take place on Thursday 20th November from 19:00-20:00 and will cover visual field and disc OCT analysis in glaucoma. This session offers one CPD point for optometrists. Please could you kindly see the attached invite containing the sign-up link/QR code and feel …

19 November 2025

MEGA CPD EVENT 2025 PROGRAMME

Please find the event programme attached for Thursdays CPD event.: Welcome Board With Programme

10 November 2025

PEER DISCUSSION EVENTS PROVIDED BY NORTH EAST LONDON COMMUNITY EYECARE

(The original email was circulated by JCL to NEL community eyecare service / MECS providers) Dear All, This is a reminder that we are putting on two Peer Discussion events in October and November for the NEL MECS service. You can register for the events below. Please share with all MECS optometrists. As a reminder, …

29 October 2025

*NEL LOC MEGA CPD EVENT 2025*

 

29 October 2025

Latest Cataract Waiting Times NE London (Referring to July 2025)

Please find attached: Cataract Waiting Time September 2025-26

9 October 2025

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LOCSU Bulletin – 06 February 2026, Issue 81 

LOCSU have this morning shared the latest edition of the bulletin, packed with useful information for LOCs and important signposting.

6 February 2026