We are currently in the process of updating the LOC database to ensure we can send important news and alerts to those that it may be relevant too. It is also important we hold up to date details. If you would like to continue (or start to) receive information from the LOC please complete the …
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18 May 2023
The NE London Ophthalmology & Eyecare Board has been working on a consistent wet AMD referral pathway for the whole of London with the agreement of a pan-London referral template. Both Queens, Whipps Cross, local commissioning and optometry representatives have been a part of this work. NE London ICS is one of the first …
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20 March 2023
Please click on the below link for further information. NHS Mail in England – Important Reminder From the Information and IT Committee
8 December 2022
For any queries relating to NHS.net email addresses, contact the following: Email: nhsbsa.paos-support@nhs.net Tel: 0300 330 9403 You can also try: optomadmin@nhs.net
21 September 2020
Please be aware of the following guidance: Routine referrals to Barts Health, can only occur via the electronic referral service. This has restricted referrals to be made via GP’s. Paper referrals are no longer accepted, and this has been for the past two years. Urgent referrals can still attend the walk in eye casualty. In …
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26 August 2020
Please note the new tele triage telephone number for Evolutio. Please be reminded to follow the advice below for referrals to Queens (BHRUT) ophthalmology department. For same day emergencies, please contact the hospital directly. Below Protocols relate to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Queen’s Hospital, Please note that the eye casualty department is now …
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20 August 2020
Please find a link to the latest ONFC COVID funding update from the 31st July: OFNC update on funding 31.07.20
19 August 2020
The CET claims window is now open until Monday 30th November. This year the process is different as all CET claims will need to be submitted via the PCSE Online portal. Please click on the following link for more information: https://pcse.england.nhs.uk/news/2020/august/the-cet-window-is-now-open/
3 August 2020
BEHLOC & NELLOC VideoConference Q&A – Tues 31.03.20 – 8:30pm – on finance, employment, clinical, legal Your LOC has fast-tracked a much needed Q&A session via video conference on Tuesday 31st of March 2020 8:30 pm. We are planning to have an accountant, Consultant Ophthalmologist, employment specialist and somebody from AOP (if possible) to answer …
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29 March 2020
Optical practices in other parts of the UK, as well as pharmacists and dentists, have already been offered emergency NHS funding to enable them to continue providing urgent and essential care during the COVID-19 crisis. But NHS England has given no guidance to practices in England on their role during the crisis, despite constant pressure …
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27 March 2020
Problem solving, finding solutions and having a positive impact on someone’s life were the most appealing parts of a career within optometry for LOCSU’s newest advancement lead, Sid Maher.
25 July 2024
The LOCSU team are sad to say farewell to two of our advancement leads at the end of July.
24 July 2024
