Rotherham MECS to end on 31st March 2021
Unfortunately, the MECS scheme in Rotherham will come to an end on 31st March 2021. Further information to follow.
6 March 2021
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Rotherham and Barnsley LOC Latest News
New Rotherham Ophthalmology Emergency Number
Please use the following number for all EMERGENCY Ophthalmic concerns: 07514621998 for Rotherham HES between clinic hours of 08.30- 17.30. Outside of these hours, please use the on-call Ophthalmologist via switchboard. This is in use from the 3rd March 2021. Please do not give this out to patients or GPs, it is for Optometry use only. For …
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6 March 2021
COVID Vaccine for Locums
Locums, please register for the vaccine via the following link, if you have not already done so through other routes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekRWH-2XQDebnx5mTwLkdDZzQHUDwAJ7K3-XQ3fSJWKL0-aA/viewform
16 January 2021
Primary care lateral flow testing SOP available
Primary care lateral flow testing SOP.
13 January 2021
Opera replaces Optomanager for MECS
The new IT platform Opera has now replaced Optomanager for MECS assessments. Please get in touch at info@locrb.com if you need any help with the change-over.
13 January 2021
Lateral Flow Tests for Optical Staff
Please order tests for practices through the PCSE portal.
13 January 2021
Vaccine for Health workers
All optical practice staff are a priority group for the COVID19 vaccine. Click here for letter update on vaccine from NHS England Click here for LOCSU’s update on the vaccine
13 January 2021
Post Payment Verification (PPV) pilot now been completed
NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has been undertaking a Post Payment Verification (PPV) pilot and has now been completed. This process is ready to be rolled out nationally and South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw is the next NHS Regional area to be enrolled in the process.
8 July 2020
LOCSU Latest News
New OFNC Chair Confirms Course for the Coming Year
The incoming Chair of the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee, Gordon Ilett, has thanked outgoing Chair Paul Carroll for the leadership he has provided throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
7 April 2021
Workshops Provide ‘Great Discussion and Feedback’
Last week two packed virtual workshops were held as LOCSU looked at the future of Optometry first urgent eyecare services.
31 March 2021