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AGM & CPD 8th May 2024

Dinner, CPD and AGM opportunity -8th May 2024.   Dear All, This year’s NELLOC AGM will be held on Wednesday 8th May 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 another face to …

22 April 2024

NHS Email Address Authentication Code From NHSBSA

There have been enquiries from practitioners who need an nhs.net email and one of the requirements is an Authentication Code from the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). NHS Business Services Authority have advised the following: Contractors now apply through the NHS Mail Portal for Optometry, however they require an authentication code from ourselves to apply. …

8 December 2023

New referral pathway for Waltham Forest, City & Hackney, Tower Hamlets & Newham areas

Dear Colleagues, The single point of access to send Routine and Urgent referrals is now in place and several practices have begun successfully referring via this route. To ensure the referrals are processed accurately, each should be clearly labelled in the Subject line as per the guidance below and only one patient per referral sent. …

20 November 2023

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

Moorfields A&E Update

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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

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

LOCSU Latest News

LOCSU Bulletin – 10 July 2026, Issue 92

LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting. 

10 July 2026

Early Diagnosis is Key – Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026

Organised by Glaucoma UK, the week encourages patients, eye care providers and the public to hold conversations about glaucoma.

6 July 2026

Deadline Extended – LOCSU is recruiting: Regional Optometry Partner (North)

LOCSU are recruiting for a Regional Optometry Partner, preferably located in the North of England.

6 July 2026

Registration Opens for 2026 Regional Optical Conferences

LOCSU are pleased to confirm that registration is now open for the seven Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) taking place this November. 

25 June 2026

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