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Shropshire LOC AGM & CPD Evening

To secure your place for this years AGM please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shropshire-loc-agm-and-cpd-evening-tickets-1340764315159?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawKBX8pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBNUjZtRzBvZ29lMlROYmpGAR7hedVYX78T_uEPr-2inatnTa2FJZjzMl4W5PenkzrbBjCNbXYcjrZbGmvzrg_aem_leNUhRgdBxSaD48q0B_S8w We look forward to seeing you!

2 May 2025

National Optical Conference (NOC) 2025!

The event will take place on Sunday 18 – Monday 19 May 2025 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole. With the theme ‘leadership in a time of change’, NOC25 will feature engaging speakers, CPD workshops and an interactive marketplace, where delegates will have the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and learn from each other. The tickets include …

28 April 2025

Higher Certificate in Glaucoma Funding

Shropshire LOC have received funding from NHS England for optometrists currently performing GOS contracted services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to fund College-accredited higher qualifications to enhance the local optical workforce. The second of these qualifications is the Higher Certificate in Glaucoma for which we have been allocated 1 place at Cardiff University. This will be …

11 March 2025

Funding for Higher Qualifications

Shropshire LOC have received funding from NHS England for optometrists currently performing GOS contracted services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to fund College-accredited higher qualifications to enhance the local optical workforce. The first of these qualifications is the Professional Certificate in Glaucoma for which we have been allocated 10 places at Cardiff University. These will be …

29 December 2024

CPD Peer Review Event @ Spa Medica Telford

Title – Cataract…but not as you (may) know it. Date – Thursday 28th November 6.00pm – 8.30pm. Peer review details – Lecture with discussion workshop.  The live interactive session will consist of a short plenary section which highlights some of the latest understanding around cataract – prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, complexities, treatment – followed by …

23 November 2024

Emergency Referrals

Following the EeRS role out – please continue to call UEC for all Emergencies

21 September 2023

Wet AMD Referrals following MECS

All Wet AMD referrals following a MECS are required to be emailed to SATH Fast Track with attached OCT scans if possible. Going forward following the role out of EeRS, these should be sent via Cynapsis EeRS portal

21 September 2023

EeRS Launch

What is it? EeRS stands for Electonic Eyecare Referral System. We are very excited to announce that Shropshire have been chosen as one of the early adopter regions for the launch of EeRS. This will make all referrals in Shropshire faster and more reliable, with a direct referral to Ophthalmology. It will also allow a …

21 September 2023

Shropshire Children’s Pathway

For practices previously registered for the Children’s pathway, this service will be re-commencing. If you wish to continue your involvement with this pathway please contact Bridget Morgan at CHEC who will be happy to provide further information. bridget.morgan@communityeyecare.org.uk

13 May 2021

OFNC Update

The latest advice from the OFNC can be found by clicking here

8 April 2020

LOCSU Latest News

Maximising Optometrists’ Expertise in Primary Care

A new report highlights the significant benefits of fully utilising optometrists’ skills in community settings.

4 June 2025

The College of Optometrists Publish New Policy Review

The College of Optometrists have published a policy review calling for policy action to expand and fully integrate optometry-led urgent eye care services across England.

29 May 2025

Shaping the Future of Local Eye Care: LOCSU Launches Ambitious Three-Year Strategy

At NOC25, CEO Janice Foster launched LOCSU’s 2025 – 2028 strategic plan, ‘LOCs: Shaping the Future of Local Eye Care’.

27 May 2025

Healthcare Reforms Must Include Wider Use of Primary Eye Care, Optical Leaders Urge Minister for Care

The College of Optometrists and the OFNC call on the government to make a long-term commitment to primary eye care.

23 May 2025

Find out about our upcoming events:

Conference and Education/CPD Event – 19th November 2023 @ Ramada, Telford. 10am – 4pm.

 

Find out about our upcoming events:

Conference and Education/CPD Event – 19th November 2023 @ Ramada, Telford. 10am – 4pm.

 

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