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April 2026 Walsall LOC CPD Events: Registration Open

Dear Walsall Performers and Contractors, Registration is now open for 2 CPD events in April planned by Walsall LOC. Thursday 16 April – Online lecture, Evening Session. Think you’ve mastered cataract referrals? Join us virtually for an opportunity to connect with our highly respected local ophthalmologist, Professor Yit Yang. This session will explore common referral gaps, refine your …

1 April 2026

Glaucoma Enhanced Referral (GERS): Local Service Operating within NHS Black Country.

  From Monday January 26th 2026, The GERS service goes lives. The service aims to improve referral accuracy and efficiency by supporting primary care clinicians to identify potential glaucoma cases using NICE-compliant assessments, ensuring that only appropriate patients are referred to specialist clinics. Please ensure the patient has a Black Country GP before referring into the …

24 January 2026

CPD Events Schedule for 2026

Walsall LOC is committed to providing a programme of high-quality CPD events throughout the year, helping our local optometric community stay ahead, enhance clinical knowledge, and earn valuable CPD points. All events will be free to ophthalmic contractors and performers working within the Walsall area. If you have any suggestions or ideas for future CPD …

13 May 2025

Latest On EeRs In Walsall

  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 …

5 May 2025

Cataract Waiting Times – March 2024

For the latest cataract waiting times, across the Black Country and Birmingham, visit: Heart of West Midlands Cataract Waiting Times

1 March 2024

Spring 2025 Application- Birmingham, Solihull & Black Country Workforce Development Training Grants

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 EeRS Updates

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 …

11 February 2024

Introducing… EeRS – The Electronic Eyecare Referral Service

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 …

30 May 2023

LOCSU Latest News

Applications Close on Tuesday: Regional Optometry Partner

Following extensive engagement with LOCs and the LOCSU team, as outlined in the LOCSU Transformation Update, we are now recruiting for four Regional Optometry Partners to begin in Summer 2026. 

15 May 2026

Meet the Team – Ashley Stone

With a degree in Sports Journalism, Ashley Stone, one of LOCSU’s newest team members, has stepped up to the plate.  

13 May 2026

OFNC Seeks Urgent Engagement with the Profession

The Optical Fees Negotiation Committee (OFNC) is in discussion with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) regarding General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) fees and grants for 2026/27 and is seeking urgent engagement with GOS contractors to inform these.

8 May 2026

LOCSU Attend SeeAbility Campaign Launch at Windsor Castle

LOCSU Chair, Dr Joy Tweed, and CEO, Janice Foster, attended the launch of SeeAbility’s ‘from moments missed to moments that matter’ campaign at Windsor Castle.

7 May 2026

Find out about our upcoming events

Find out about our upcoming events