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Surrey LOC

Surrey LOC is the statutory body set up by the NHS to support all optical professionals delivering NHS services under the GOS contract in Surrey.

The LOC represents local optometrists, dispensing opticians and contractors who deliver NHS services and liaises with local ICBs, commissioners, hospital Trusts and other stakeholders, with the aim to enhance eye care provision locally through shared care schemes and local enhanced and GOS services.

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OFNC Response to Government Annoucement

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. In the case of the glaucoma services recommended by GIRFT for delivery in primary care, these must be funded through Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) if the NHS is …

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9 June 2026

Department of Health and Social Care Announcement

The Department of Health and Social Care have released this announcement regarding the launch of NHS Digital ERS electronic referral access across England and the latest GIRFT (Get It Right First Time) Glaucoma pathway recommendations which will both involve changes within primary care. The announcement can be read via the LINK 

9 June 2026

Healthwatch Surrey Newsletter June 2026

Here is the latest newsletter from Healthwatch Surrey: Insight bulletin – June 2026

9 June 2026

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LOCSU Bulletin – 10 June 2026, Issue 90

LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting. 

10 June 2026

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

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