We are pleased to announce the upcoming Walsall Local Optical Committee (LOC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025. This is an important opportunity for members to come together, discuss key issues facing our profession, and participate in the election of new committee members. Date: Thursday 26th June 2025 Time: 6.15pm Location: Bescot Stadium in Walsall (WS1 …
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13 May 2025
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13 May 2025
EeRS is now live for all practices in Walsall. We’re excited to announce that EeRS is now live across all practices in Walsall. A huge thank you to all the Walsall practices that have implemented EeRS and are actively making referrals through Cinapsis. With almost 96% practice engagement, this is a fantastic achievement! The …
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5 May 2025
For the latest cataract waiting times, across the Black Country and Birmingham, visit: Heart of West Midlands Cataract Waiting Times
1 March 2024
Dear Walsall Performers and Contractors, The window is now open for the Spring 2025 Workforce Development Training Grants Applications. The grant covers part of the cost of a Higher Qualification course. The Grants Form is now live and open, it can be found at: Spring 2025 Grant Application Form. Information on how to apply is attached …
11 February 2024
Walsall Electronic Referral System (EeRS) Updates Walsall LOC has reached out to all practices in regards to EeRS implementation since May 2023. We have contacted all multiples’ head offices as well. EeRS is going to replace the Gos 18 and how we presently refer our patients to GPs and to Eye Hospitals. Further resources …
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11 February 2024
What? The system that will be used for EeRS is called Cinapsis. It will be used across the whole midlands area and is already successful in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. When? Expected to be landing December 2023, pilot practices will have gone ahead before this but there is currently a delay – we will keep you …
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30 May 2023
2025 was an exceptionally busy year for LOCs and LOCSU – we’ve pulled together some highlights.
8 January 2026
Today the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed it will impose yet more real terms cuts on NHS primary eyecare services.
8 December 2025
