Healthwatch Surrey “Making Every Voice Count” Annual Report
6 July 2026
Healthwatch Surrey have released their Annual Report “Making Every Voice Count”.
Healthwatch Surrey are passionate about listening and responding to people’s experiences to help create health and social care services that meet the needs of the people of Surrey.
Making every voice count – Healthwatch Surrey Annual report 2025-26
Healthwatch Surrey have also released a video that can be accessed HERE
Surrey LOC Latest News
Reminder to Complete GOS Annual Complaints Survey
It has been brought to the attention of the LOC that there are a small number of practices who have yet to complete their GOS Annual Complaints Survey for the period of 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. As part of the General Ophthalmic Services Regulations 2008, all contractors must submit an annual return …
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13 July 2026
CPD Webinar Event Monday 27th July 2026 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Optometrist Mital Patel would like to invite you to his latest webinar event on Monday 27th July 2026 from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Mital presents: “Biology of breathing: Enhance wellbeing and performance” C116608 1 CPD point for optometrists and Dispensing Opticians To confirm your place please email: mital.patel@specsavers.com
6 July 2026
SeeAbility Opportunities with Special Educational Setting Service
Following the announcement that SeeAbility will be providing the services in special educational settings across the South East there are some opportunities to join SeeAbility to provide this service in Surrey. More information can be found HERE
6 July 2026
Reminder to OPERA users to update Annual Declarations and DSPT
Action required: Annual Declaration and DSPT Deadline Approaching NHSE and Primary Eyecare Services have advised that there are still a small number of practices and practitioners who have outstanding compliance submissions as OPERA users. It is essential that these are completed before the 30th June 2026 deadline to avoid any disruption to service access and …
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26 June 2026
PES Webinar Event Tuesday 14th July 7.00pm to 8.15pm
Primary Eye Care Services would like to invite you to their next CPD webinar event on Tuesday 14th July 7.00pm to 8.15pm. “External Processes Discussion Workshop” 3 interactive points In this new session three case studies will be used to explore external processes within enhanced eye care services, examining the systemic and individual factors that …
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26 June 2026
OFNC Statement to LOCs and local Contractors on the ERS proposals
The OFNC have released the following statement regards the Department of Health’s directive on the adoption of ERS referral platforms across community optometry. OFNC Letter re ERS 24 June 2026
26 June 2026
Sapphire Eye Care Webinar Monday 29th June 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Sapphire Eye Care would like to invite you to their next webinar event on Monday 29th June 2026 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Prof Andrew Luff presents: “AMD Update 2026: Nutrition, Evidence and Emerging Therapies” 1 CPD point Please register your place via the LINK
24 June 2026
Reminder: Surrey LOC AGM and CPD Event Monday 13th July 2026 from 6.30pm
A reminder that the Surrey LOC AGM and CPD event will take place on Monday 13th July!! You will have the opportunityto gain 3 CPD points and keep up to date with developments locally. On: Monday 13th July 2026 at 6.30pm to 9.00pm At: The Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RP. Parking is …
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22 June 2026
Optegra webinar event Wednesday 15th July 6.45pm to 8.00pm
Optegra would like to invite you to their latest webinar event on Wednesday 15th July at 6.45pm to 8.00pm Consultant ophthalmologist Mr Shafiq Rehman presents: “Laser Eye Surgery and Connected Care” Register your place via the LINK
22 June 2026
Nuffield CPD Event Wednesday 15th July 2026, 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Mike Tappin and Lavnish Joshi would like to invite you to their next CPD event. On: Wednesday 15th July 2026 from 6.30pm to 8.00pm At: Nuffield Hospital, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4BY The evening includes a practical insight into advanced anterior segment and retinal imaging, supporting confident clinical decision‑making and patient counselling. C116614 3 CPD points. …
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22 June 2026