National optical representative bodies have welcomed the Fuller Stocktake report on integrating primary care in England…………..see link below for the full story Primary Eye Care Welcomes Fuller Stocktake Report
13 June 2022
We have a PDF poster for you to download and display in your practice if you wish. As a health setting it is recommended by the government to wear masks. Face Masks poster February 2022
3 February 2022
WOPEC and LOCSU are holding another free virtual peer discussion around LOCSU’s clinical pathways on Monday 7th February starting at 6.30pm. It is 90 minutes long and has 3 CET points. This event is provided for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians represented by LOCs across England. Virtual peer discussion comprising three clinical cases from primary eye care …
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17 January 2022
What is GPMplus? GPMplus is a free mentoring service pilot for NHS Dentists, Optometrists and Pharmacists working within Humber Coast and Vale. The service is provided by trained mentors who all have experience of working in frontline Primary Care as Dentists, Optometrists and Pharmacists. More => GPMplus leaflet – DOP pilot
7 January 2022
Please see attached statement regarding General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) GOS 17 December 21
1 January 2022
Following a meeting with optical bodies, Department of Health and Social Care & NHS England and NHS Improvement have confirmed that GOS will remain a national service when the Health and Care Bill becomes law, with no local variation. Read => https://www.locsu.co.uk/recovery-reform/nhs-confirms-gos-will-remain-a-national-service-when-the-health-and-care-bill-becomes-law
22 December 2021
The college of Optometrists has launched an awareness campaign to help drivers understand the importance of good vision when driving, & to raise awareness of the role their optometrist can play. More here: https://www.college-optometrists.org/news/2021/november/college-launches-new-driving-safety-campaign
13 December 2021
We’re in the final few weeks of the 2019-21 CET cycle. To remain on the GOC register, you must make sure you have obtained and accepted all your points by 31 December 2021. If you know you haven’t already, please visit MyGOC to search for available CET: http://ow.ly/SwjM50H33Ls
10 December 2021
WOPEC and LOCSU are holding a free virtual peer discussion around LOCSU’s clinical pathways on Monday 13th December starting at 6.30pm. It is 90 minutes long and has 3 CET points. This event is provided for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians represented by LOCs across England. Virtual peer discussion comprising three clinical cases from primary eye care …
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24 November 2021
Please see the attached guidance from the GOC for your information and can be forwarded on to your mailing lists. If you have questions re the content, please contact the GOC at goc@optical.org CPD – A guide for registrants (Nov 2021)
24 November 2021
Are you passionate about improving eye health across England? Do you want to share your experience and skills to empower local leaders and LOCs?
3 May 2024
LOCSU is refreshing the 2023/24 forward plan to build upon the progress undertaken in the last 12 months.
2 May 2024
