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EXCLUSIVE OFNC WEBINAR WEDS 17th JUNE 7:45PM

17 June 2026

EXCLUSIVE OFNC WEBINAR WEDS 17th JUNE 7:45PM
This OFNC Engagement Webinar is organised by ECL and NEL LOCs for the North East London (NEL) ICS area. It is strictly by invitation only and is exclusive to optical practice contractors and performers in the area. Do not forward this invitation to colleagues outside your practice You must sign up to attend. Look out for an MS Teams invitation in your inbox on the evening of the event. 
If you are on the mailing list you would have received an email with a signup form – please complete as soon as possible.

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SAVE THE DATE – 12th NOV 2026 NELLOC MEGA CPD DAY

Please save the date in your diaries.   More information and registration link will be provided shortly.  

24 June 2026

Cataract Awareness Month: June 2026

This June, we’re joining patients, eye care providers, health officials and the public in raising awareness of cataracts – a leading cause of blindness worldwide.   Cataracts develop when the lens in a person’s eye becomes cloudy. An early cataract often has no noticeable impact on sight; over time cataract worsens, leading to blurry vision …

10 June 2026

NELLOC AGM BOOKINGS AND CANCELLATIONS CLOSING FRIDAY 1ST MAY 7PM

Please ensure you book by tonight 7pm, after that bookings will be closed.  We are nearing full capacity. If you cannot attend you must cancel today by 7pm by emailing: nellocsecretary@outlook.com  

1 May 2026

NELLOC AGM 6th May 2026 Kanchans – Please register to attend

*You’re Invited !   NEL LOC CPD Event & AGM 2026*   19:20 CPD event open to all providers of primary eyecare services in NE London.   18:15 AGM open to NEL performer and contractor members in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge & Waltham Forest.   📅 Wednesday 6th May | 🕡 6:15 – 9:30 …

20 April 2026

NNHIP London Borough of Barking and Dagenham South, North & West Integrated Neighbourhood Workshops

The last couple of weeks have provided amazing opportunities for colleagues from primary care optometry to collaborate & participate in the wave 1 NNHIP (National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme) London Borough of Barking and Dagenham South, North & West Integrated Neighbourhood Workshops. Please see our instagram post for further details and photos: https://www.instagram.com/nel_loc/p/DWUpCxSF_45/  

26 March 2026

NE London Community Eyecare Lecture and Provider Led Peer Review – 15th April 2026

Message from North East London Community Eyecare: Dear All, Our first education session of the year will be held on Zoom on 15th April. There will be two parts to the session, firstly a lecture from Consultant Ophthalmologist, Johnson Neo on cataracts at 7pm, followed by a provider led peer review session at 8pm. Both MECS …

26 March 2026

NELLOC AGM Wednesday 6th May 2026

Save the date!! Please see attached poster- further details and booking link will follow shortly.  

18 March 2026

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

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OFNC Update to Contractors and LOCs

I am writing on behalf of OFNC to update you on national developments concerning GOS funding, eRS implementation and related negotiations.

7 August 2026