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Optegra CPD Webinar Event Monday 4th May 2026 6.45pm to 8.00pm

Optegra would like to invite you to their next webinar event on Monday 4th May 2026 at 6.46pm to 8.00pm Mr Pedro Muel-Gonzalez presents: “Dry Eye and red Eye Management” 1 CPD point for both Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Please register your place via the LINK  

20 April 2026

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Alert

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued an alert for: Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelus) with risk of Non-arteritic Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) The alert comes at a time when the use of such GLP- 1 receptor agonists is increasing to rise across the UK for both Diabetes and weight management.  The …

20 April 2026

Spa Medica CPD Event Watford Tuesday 19th May 2026, 6.00pm to 8.30pm

Spa Medica Watford would like to invite you to their next in person CPD event on Tuesday 19th May, 6.00pm to 8.30pm, at The Belfry, Ground Floor, Watford, WD24 4WH. Claire Wood and Anjla Chana present: “Seeing Beyond the Surface: Advancing Glaucoma Care with OCT” 3 CPD points for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians. Please register …

19 April 2026

PES CPD Event: Tuesday 5th May 7.00pm to 8.15pm “Quality in Enhanced Eye Care Services – Delayed Referrals”

Primary Eye Care Services would like to invite you to their next CPD discussion workshop event on Tuesday 5th May 7.00pm to 8.15pm. “CPD Workshop: Quality in Enhanced Eye Care Services – Delayed Referrals” 3 Interactive points for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians The session will explore patient safety within enhanced eye care services, where timely …

15 April 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our CPD event!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Surrey LOC CPD event in conjunction with Seon Vision on Monday night!  Through the evening we explored how the anterior ocular surface and any irregularities in it can impact on cataract surgery outcomes and how managing surface issues first can ensure successful outcomes.  As well as exploring how …

15 April 2026

Cerebral Visual Impairment Educational Webinar Wednesday 21st May 2026 8.00pm to 9.00pm

You are invited to an educational webinar event on Wednesday 21st May 2026, 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Cirta Tooth explores the Cerebral Visual Impairment in children and presents: “Tunnel Vision in the Classroom: Understanding the Visual Perceptual Difficulties in Children” Please register your place via the LINK  

8 April 2026

NHS Patient Advice and Complaints Team (PACT)

As part of the restructuring of the local ICBs and the merger of Surrey and Sussex ICB the details for the local NHS Patient Advice and Complaints Team (PACT) have changed. Post: Complaints Team, NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB, Block C, First Floor, Dukes Court, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5BH Email: syheartlandsicb@nhs.net Phone: 0300 561 2500 …

8 April 2026

ISWL LOC CPD Event Monday 13th April from 6.30pm

Eyall Gelbart Chair of Inner South West London LOC would like to invite you to their CPD event held in conjunction with Zeiss on Monday 13th April 2026 at 6.30pm to 8.15pm, at Everyday Conferencing, 30 Queen Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8LR/ “Risk Factors in Myopia Management” Discussion workshop 3 points for Optometrists and Dispensing …

7 April 2026

Primary Eye Care Services OPERA Annual Declarations for Practices and Practitoners

A reminder from Primary Eye Services for both practices and practitioners to complete their OPERA Annual Declarations. For Practices: Please log in to your practice profile and read and acknowledge the Annual Declaration, further information and guidance can be found via this LINK  As part of your Annual Declaration you will need to have an …

2 April 2026

Hoya CPD Webinar Wednesday 15th April 7.30pm

Hoya UK would like to invite you to their next CPD webinar on Wednesday 15th April at 7.30pm. Andrew Price presents: “Dry Eye Part 2: Is there really anything new in dry eye treatments?” 1 CPD point for Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and CLOs. C115819 The lecture will cover modern dry eye treatments, evidence based therapies, …

31 March 2026

LOCSU Latest News

Referrals during the Microsoft Outage

We know LOCs are being contacted by practices who are concerned about how to refer patients while systems are affected.

13 November 2026

LOCSU impacted by Microsoft Outage

LOCSU has been impacted by the global Microsoft outage and is currently unable to send or receive emails.

13 November 2026

Important LOC and GOS Contractor Update on National Negotiations Concerning GOS and eRS Funding

A message from Peter Hampson on behalf of OFNC on national developments concerning GOS funding, eRS implementation and related negotiations.

11 November 2026

2026 ROCs Begin in the North of England

The long-awaited 2026 Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) kicked off in the north of England this week.

6 November 2026

Find out about upcoming events

Find out about upcoming events