The next SPoA education event will take place on Monday 23rd June from 19:00-20:15 and will cover primary angle closure grading and management. This session will hold one CPD point for Optometrists. Please see the attached invite containing the sign-up link/QR code: SPOA 23 June
11 June 2025
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
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
*You’re Invited!* *NEL LOC CPD Event & AGM 2025* 📅 *Thursday 8th May | 🕡 6:15 – 9:30 PM* 📍 *Kanchans Banqueting Restaurant, Gants Hill, IG2 6BX* _Join us for an evening of learning, networking, and delicious food!_ Topic: *“MECS Case Records with a Focus on Paediatrics”* Speaker: *Miss Samantha Harding*, Consultant Ophthalmologist …
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24 April 2025
Save the Date! our AGM will be held at Kanchans Restaurant, Ilford on the 8th May 2025. Further details to follow.
24 March 2025
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
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
Please see following PDF for information: Cataract Waiting Time- Comms Nov 2024
16 December 2024
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 …
2 December 2024
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
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
