Invitation to participate in research
20 July 2026
Ben Ayliffe an Optometrist currently studying for a Masters in Management at Keele University would like you to participate in a research survey.
The research wishes to explore job satisfaction, burnout across various career stages in a view to using any findings to explore and recommend practical and constructive improvements that could be implemented to help optometrists during all stages of their careers.
If you would like to participate in the survey please use the LINK
Surrey LOC Latest News
Bayfields Opticians CPD Event Sunday 6th September 2026 9.30am to 4.00pm
Bayfields Opticians would like to invite you to join them for their CPD event on Sunday 6th September 2026 from 9.30am to 4.00pm At: Lightbox Gallery, Chobham Road, Surrey, GU21 4AA Agenda: 9.30am: Arrival and light refreshments 10.00 to 10.15: Bayfields Opticians introduction by Sam Rhodes 10.15 to 11.15: Lid Margin Makeover Scope 11.15 to …
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13 August 2026
Healthwatch Surrey August Newsletter
Here is Healthwatch Surrey’s August update Insight bulletin – August 2026_0
13 August 2026
Centre for Sight Educational Day
Centre for Sight would like to invite you to their 34th Annual Optometrist Educational Day on Wednesday 7th October 2026 from 8.30am to 5.00pm At: Centre for Sight, Turners Hill Road and Hazelden Place, East Grinstead, RH19 4JU. The Educational Day will bring consultant ophthalmologists, optometrists together for a day of interactive learning, discussion led …
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10 August 2026
OFNC Statement for Contractors
The OFNC have thanked all those who took part in the recent Contractors survey and have released the following statement for Contractors regards the status of annual GOS fee review, associated pausing of all ERS rollouts and likely opening the the CPD grant window. The statement can be access below: OFNC Contractors Statement August 2026
10 August 2026
Optegra Webinar Event Wednesday 23rd September 2026 6.30pm to 8.45pm
Optegra would like to invite you to their next webinar on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 6.30pm to 8.45pm. Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Fadi Alfaqawi presents: “IOL Innovations x ConnectedCare” 1 CPD point for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians. Please register your place via the LINK
2 August 2026
Optegra webinar event Wednesday 26th August 2026 6.30pm to 8.45pm
Optegra would like to invite you to their next webinar event on Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 6.30pm to 8.45pm. Consultant ophthalmologist Mr Alastair Stuart presents: “ICL Surgery x ConnectedCare” 1 CPD point for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Please register your place via the LINK
2 August 2026
OFNC Statement on CPD Grants
As you will be aware the CPD grant window typically opens in July, however like last year the CPD grant window for this year will be delayed and the OFNC have released the following statement regards why this is the case and the commitment to ensuring the grant is maintained going forwards. You can read …
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20 July 2026
Hoya Webinar event Wednesday 22nd July 2026 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Hoya would like to invite you to their next webinar event on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 7.00ppm to 8.00pm. “Your Numbers Up! Ophthalmic Lens Material Revisited” C116730 1 interactive point for Optometrists/Dispensing Opticians and CLOs Please register your place via the LINK
20 July 2026
Thank you to all those who attended the Surrey LOC AGM and CPD event
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Surrey LOC AGM and CPD event last week. We were treated to a hugely informative lecture by local ophthalmologist Mr Edward Lee on the anatomy of the macula combined with interpreting structural changes as seen on OCT and what to do about it, as well as …
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20 July 2026
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