NEL LOC & AGM 2025

Moorfields Allergic Conjunctivitis Message From Gordon Hay

Dear Optometry Colleagues We are seeing a significant increase in patients with allergic conjunctivitis being sent to our emergency department with symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. These cases are not generally same day emergencies and in many cases can be managed in primary care. More severe or non responsive may be referred to our external disease clinic. Please …

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14 May 2025

SPoA Diabetic Retinopathy Webinar – 27th May

The next SPoA education event will take place on Tuesday 27th May from 19:00-20:00 and will cover diabetic retinopathy grading and management. We are applying for CPD for optometrists only for this session. Please find attached the invite containing the sign-up link/QR code with optometrists in your area. SPoA DR Teaching Invite

14 May 2025

Save The Date – 8th May 2025 NEL LOC AGM

Save the Date!  our AGM will be held at Kanchans Restaurant, Ilford on the 8th May 2025.  Further details to follow.  

24 March 2025

London Primary Care Optometrist Pathways and Referral Guide

Dear Colleagues – Please find attached guidance published by the London Optometry Commissioning Hub which aims to support all London NHS GOS practices in making safe and appropriate referrals. It is important that the guidance is shared with all optometrists, particularly newly qualified, locums, ‘new to the area’ and student optometrists. If you have any …

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10 March 2025

HOYA CPD Invitation Wednesday 5th March The Dreaded Solicitor’s Letter C-111395

Please find below an invitation to HOYA’s online March CPD, which is free for all to attend. This live webinar is one which will be of great interest across the profession, delivered by the esteemed Professor Bruce Evans. Please follow the instructions below to register.   The Dreaded Solicitor’s Letter: Prevention, Management, Survival C-111395 Presenter: …

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5 March 2025

Latest Cataract Waiting Times North East London

Please see following PDF for information: Cataract Waiting Time- Comms Nov 2024    

16 December 2024

NHSBSA CPD – Common pitfalls with General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claiming in England – Record keeping and claiming requirements for Post Payment Verification (PPV).

NHS Business Services are running a new CPD webinar: C-110375, Common pitfalls with General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) claiming in England – Record keeping and claiming requirements for Post Payment Verification (PPV). The webinar will take place on Tuesday 3 December 2024 at 7pm and again on Thursday 16 January 2025 at 7pm. The CPD webinar is free to …

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2 December 2024

SPoA Paediatric Teaching Invite 20/11/2024

The next SPoA (single point of access) teaching event will take place on Wednesday 20th November 2024 SPoA Paediatric Teaching Invite 20.11.2024

18 November 2024

Moorfields Northeast London (NEL) wait times for Cataract, Glaucoma and Medical Retina

Dear Colleagues We are pleased to provide you with an important update on waiting times for Moorfields sites in NEL Please find attached the most recent waiting times for cataract, glaucoma and medical retina referral to surgery wait times at Moorfields sites in NEL. We trust that this resource will serve as a valuable reference …

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6 November 2024

NELLOC Instagram Page

We are excited to announce our new Instagram Page! Please follow and share with your colleagues: https://www.instagram.com/nel_loc/    

23 September 2024