New Initiative: School Vision Screening Improving Paediatric Eyecare in North Yorkshire Looking ahead, the LOC is excited to begin work on a new initiative for 2026: improving school vision screening across North Yorkshire. This is an important area of development, and we look forward to sharing more details as the project progresses. North Yorkshire is …
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27 April 2026
Cataract Referral & SPoA Update Humber and North Yorkshire ICB Last year, the Humber and North Yorkshire ICB introduced the Single Point of Access (SPoA) for cataract referrals. GOS18 referrals are now processed via Gateway Accenda rather than the previous referral refinement form sent to the Choice Office. Practice Guidance: Practices not yet using Gateway …
27 April 2026
CPD SPRINT Events 2026 Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) Eyecare We are pleased to share with you the information below about the 2nd of a new series of virtual, interactive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events hosted by Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) Integrated Care System (ICS) for the local optometry community. To register your place …
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27 April 2026
2026 AGM & Meeting Notes 30.03.26
27 April 2026
North Yorkshire LOC would like to formally invite GOS contractors, performers and other interested parties to the 2026 AGM. This will be held on Monday 30th March from 6.30pm. The evening will begin with a CPD event and refreshments prior to the formal AGM commencing at 8pm. CPD event details to follow next week. All are …
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28 February 2026
North Yorkshire LOC’s AGM will be held on Monday 30th March 2026. All welcome to attend either in person at the Crown Hotel Boroughbridge or Online. We are booking a CPD event 6.30-7.30pm, details to follow; with the AGM following immediately after refreshments.
18 February 2026
North Yorkshire LOC are pleased to announce an evening of WOPEC assessments are available to book. We have arranged a mix of assessment/workshop opportunities based on the feedback received at as close to a central location as possible. Initially bookings will open for North Yorkshire optometrists only, who the LOC are pleased to confirm will be …
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18 February 2026
Date: Thursday 15th January Time: 7:00 PM (light buffet from 6:30 PM) Location: Boroughbridge Observers are warmly welcomed. To attend or raise an agenda item, please email: northyorkshireloc@gmail.com . Apologies for previous typing error in the date.
6 January 2026
🎄 North Yorkshire LOC would like to wish everyone celebrating a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. We hope you find time away from busy practice to rest, recharge, and enjoy moments with friends and family. As we look ahead, the LOC is positive about what we can achieve together across North Yorkshire in …
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22 December 2025
Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), in collaboration with Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across the area, are pleased to continue its offer to the Community Optometry workforce throughout 2025. If you are interested in applying for funding to enhance your skills and knowledge, please complete the Expression of Interest form online. Already, the ICB …
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13 November 2025
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
Organised by Glaucoma UK, the week encourages patients, eye care providers and the public to hold conversations about glaucoma.
6 July 2026
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