You’re all invited to our Open Meeting on 18th May 2026!
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2 May 2026
News
Shropshire LOC Latest News
CPD Event – 20/01/2026
Discover the latest insights in retinal care with “Wet AMD: Key Differential Diagnoses and Cataract Surgery Considerations”, presented by Prof. Niro Narendran. Learn how to confidently distinguish Wet AMD from similar conditions and optimise cataract surgery planning for better patient outcomes. 3 CPD Points Available: SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider. …
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16 December 2025
CPD DAY 2025 Schedule Part 1
See the schedule below – we look forward to seeing you! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1829181694689?aff=oddtdtcreator
11 November 2025
CPD DAY 2025 Schedule Part 2
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11 November 2025
CPD DAY 2025
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11 November 2025
Shropshire & Staffordshire Diabetic Eye Screening Poster
Diabetic Eye Screening Poster
9 September 2025
Independent Prescribing 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 third of these qualifications is Independent Prescribing for which we have been allocated 2 places at Cardiff University. This will be for the 2 year …
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26 June 2025
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 …
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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 …
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11 March 2025
LOCSU Latest News
LOCSU urges use of optometry in frailty care following Public Accounts Committee report
LOCSU is calling on eye care to be integral to the planning and prevention of frailty after a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report found overloaded GPs could not adequately carry out the necessary assessments.
9 June 2026
OFNC Statement: Response to Government’s planned roll-out of a national Electronic Referral Service (ERS) for eye care and publication of GIRFT guidance
The Government’s announcement of glaucoma guidance and the planned roll-out of a national Electronic Referral Service (ERS) for eye care in England and access to the National Care Records Service (NCRS) are built on good intentions and long overdue.
9 June 2026
OFNC urges all contractors in England to take part in new survey to assess unfunded GOS workload
OFNC is asking all contractors in England to respond to this confidential survey by close on 22 June 2026.
1 June 2026
Glaucoma Care Reimagined: Empowering Primary Care Optometry
A joint sector webinar will take place on 30 June, bringing together representatives from the College of Optometrists, LOCSU, ABDO, AOP and FODO to explore how primary care optometry can play a fuller role across the glaucoma pathway.
29 May 2026