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Surrey Heartlands ICB will be holding a community optometry engagement event on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 6.00pm to 8.00pm at Riverside Rooms 1 and 2, Guildford Baptist Church, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BE. All contractors and optical professionals are invited to attend. Sandwiches and drinks will be provided.
20 January 2026
Optegra would like to invite you to their next webinar event on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 6.45pm to 8.00pm Mr Sajj Mahmood presents: “What’s New In AMD?” 3 CPD points for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Please register via the LINK
20 January 2026
Communication from the South East Optometry Hub: Notice of Live Procurement: Special Educational Settings (SES) The procurement for Sight Testing and Dispensing of Spectacles to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is now live. The procurement officially opens on 5 February 2026, and the deadline for tender submissions is 6 March 2026. Accessing …
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20 January 2026
Due to unforeseen events, the Surrey LOC CPD event planned for Monday 26th January has been postponed. We are working towards rearranging the CPD session for another date and will update you in due course. If you have registered for this event please be aware it will not be taking place on the 26th. Please …
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20 January 2026
Primary Eye Care Services will be holding a Discussion workshop CPD event on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 7.00pm to 8.15pm. “Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within Optics” 3 CPD points for Optometrists, CLOs, Dispensing Opticians. The session explores how Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles impact patient care and workplace culture in optometry. …
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13 January 2026
Primary Eye care Services will be holding an Enhanced Eye Care Services Quality and professionalism Discussion Workshop on Monday 26th January 2026 at 7.00pm to 8.15pm. 3 CDP points for Optometrists, CLOs and Dispensing Opticians The session will take place via Zoom and camera and microphone will be required for participation in the breakout rooms. …
13 January 2026
Optegra would like to invite you to their first webinar of the year on Wednesday 14th January at 6.45pm to 8.00pm. Consultant Ophthalmic surgeon Mr Steven Naylor presents: “Trainees don’t have to do cataract surgery” The interactive session will explore the importance of careful pre-operative assessment and consider clinical decision-making using real world cases. This …
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13 January 2026
Primary Eye Care Services are please to announce that there are additional functionality features on the OPERA platform. Practices and practitioners can now amend appointment dates for Post Cataract Refraction, Pre Cataract, MECS, Glaucoma Monitoring, Integrated Children’s Service and Post Vision Screening referrals. This update has been introduced to improve reporting quality and to give …
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12 January 2026
Sapphire Eye Care would like to invite local optometrists to their CPD event on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at Tylney Hall, 6.15pm with dinner at 7.00pm. Mr Nish Srikantha, Consultant Ophthalmologist will discuss Glaucoma (including MIGS) and contemporary cataract surgery. Worth 2 CPD points. Places are limited so pleas email: events@sapphire-eyecare.co.uk with your name, GOC …
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12 January 2026
Spa Medica are delighted to announce their Guildford site is now open, offering cataract surgery and YAG laser procedures. Free parking and disabled access is available on site. Spa Medica Guildford, 10 Medawar Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AE. Open Monday to Saturday 08.00am to 6.00pm Telephone: 0330 058 4280 Directions: Take the Guildford/Woodbridge Road (A25) …
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12 January 2026
We know LOCs are being contacted by practices who are concerned about how to refer patients while systems are affected.
13 November 2026
LOCSU has been impacted by the global Microsoft outage and is currently unable to send or receive emails.
13 November 2026