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Referral Guidelines Update

We have received updates to the referral process for Wet AMD and What to do and when from Southlands & St Richards. Please visit: Referral Pathways to find all the documents with relevant and updated information.    

26 March 2025

New UK Eye Care Data Hub

The College of Optometrists has led a sector-wide and UK-wide, multi-professional eye care workforce supply and demand data modelling project, called the UK Eye Care Data Hub. More info can be found here: https://www.college-optometrists.org/viewpoint/advancing-optometry/uk-eye-care-data-hub

27 January 2025

LOCSU Latest News

Maximising Optometrists’ Expertise in Primary Care

A new report highlights the significant benefits of fully utilising optometrists’ skills in community settings.

4 June 2025

The College of Optometrists Publish New Policy Review

The College of Optometrists have published a policy review calling for policy action to expand and fully integrate optometry-led urgent eye care services across England.

29 May 2025

Shaping the Future of Local Eye Care: LOCSU Launches Ambitious Three-Year Strategy

At NOC25, CEO Janice Foster launched LOCSU’s 2025 – 2028 strategic plan, ‘LOCs: Shaping the Future of Local Eye Care’.

27 May 2025

Healthcare Reforms Must Include Wider Use of Primary Eye Care, Optical Leaders Urge Minister for Care

The College of Optometrists and the OFNC call on the government to make a long-term commitment to primary eye care.

23 May 2025

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