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CET claims window closing on 2nd November

The 2023 claims window  will remain open until Thursday 2 November.   Please see the following webpage for more details:   Submitting a CET claim | PCSE (england.nhs.uk)

20 October 2023

Changes to General Ophthalmic Services Regulations

The letter is from NHS England confirming the GOS regulations changes. NHS England » Changes to General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations  

20 October 2023

New Referral Pathway for Hackney, Newham & Waltham Forest

From 30th October NHS North East London will be introducing an alternative NHS referral pathway, for patients registeredwith GP practices in City and Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.    Dear colleagues,   For those with patients registered with GPs in the above areas, please see details of the new referral pathway soon to …

20 October 2023

Moorfields A&E Update

Please click on the following links: July_2023_MEH_AE (1)[105356] Approved_Allergic_Conjunctivitis_PIL_Large_print (1)

30 August 2023

Dinner, CPD & AGM 29th June

This years’ NELLOC AGM will be held on Thursday 29th June at Kanchans banqueting Suite, 53-55 Perth Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6BX.(Nearby Car Park Cranbrook Road IG2 6NB). The North East London Local Optical Committee are pleased to announce a face to face event where we can again meet and enjoy another evening …

22 May 2023

LOC Database Update

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 …

18 May 2023

Latest referral guidance for suspected WET AMD

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 …

20 March 2023

NHS MAIL IN ENGLAND – IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM THE INFORMATION AND IT COMMITTEE

Please click on the below link for further information. NHS Mail in England – Important Reminder From the Information and IT Committee

8 December 2022

NHS.net Account Queries

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

Whipps Cross Ophthalmology Referrals

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 …

26 August 2020

LOCSU Latest News

NOC25 App Now Available for Download!

Delegates can now use the app to view and book workshops for Sunday 18 May, ensuring they secure a spot in the sessions that interest them the most.

2 May 2025

Professor Sally Lewis to Deliver NOC 2025 Opening Keynote

The theme of this year’s NOC conference is ‘Leadership in a time of change’ and we are delighted to kick it off with a dynamic note keynote speech from Professor Sally Lewis.

29 April 2025

Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!

17 April 2025

LOCSU Levy Reduction Commencing 1 April 2025

LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.

31 March 2025

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