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BHRUT referrals- new telephone number

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 …

20 August 2020

ONFC update: COVID funding

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

CET claims 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 Video Conference

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 …

29 March 2020

COVID-19 – Patient Care at Growing Risk as NHS England ignores Optics

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 …

27 March 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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