Lorcan Butler – The Optical Engagement Manager will be presenting a CPD session via Zoom in conjunction with South West & South East England LOCs for Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians on 14th June @19.00 Hrs. It is entitled ‘Optic Discs- Papilloedema?’ All Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians & Pre-Reg Students are more than welcome. Accurately recognising papilloedeama …
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7 June 2022
The General Optical Council (GOC) has launched a call for evidence on the need for change to the Opticians Act and a consultation on associated GOC policies. Both offer a unique opportunity for stakeholders including patients, the public, registrants, sector bodies and employers to ensure that legislation and regulation are fit for the future. The …
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4 June 2022
Withdrawal of UKHSA infection prevention and control measures in England As part of the College’s move to Green Phase, we have already advised that some COVID-19 IPC measure can be stopped. This latest UKHSA update recommends that the following COVID-19 IPC measure can also be stopped: Universal masking This means asymptomatic non-clinical staff, patients and visitors are no …
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1 June 2022
Cataract Post-Op Accreditation Webinar Invitation This is your invitation to our live CPD webinar event for our SpaMedica Accredited Partner Programme. The CPD webinar will be streamed live and is open to all community optometrists. SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider and you’ll receive two interactive points for attending our SpaMedica …
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1 June 2022
National optical representative bodies have welcomed the Fuller Stocktake report on integrating primary care in England. In Next steps for integrating primary care: Fuller Stocktake report, NHS England highlights the crucial role that primary eyecare and the other primary care specialisms have played at the heart of communities for generations. As Dr Claire Fuller, the …
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27 May 2022
Dear colleagues LOCSU are now recruiting for an Optical Lead. We welcome applications from experienced and enthusiastic individuals from the eye health sector. To apply please send a copy of your CV together with a letter outlining why you wish to become an Optical Lead highlighting specific skills and experience to, jacquefooks@locsu.co.uk Closing date for receipt …
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24 May 2022
What is the Scope Independent Prescriber Bursary Scheme? 2022 marks the first year of Scope Eyecare’s Independent Prescriber Bursary Scheme, which is designed to support Optometrists who wish to enhance their clinical skills and qualify as Independent Prescribers. Through this new Bursary Scheme, Optometrists will be asked to submit an interesting patient case study where they …
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24 May 2022
This is an online event on 1st July 2022, held by NHS England and NHS Improvement eye care pathways improvement programme, the National Eye Care Recovery and Transformation Programme (NECRTP). About the Event There is now a wide awareness that eye care is a high priority area, being the specialty with the highest hospital outpatient activity …
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13 May 2022
Chief Executive, LOCSU Circa £95,000 pa, London, EC1 (with potential for flexible working) We’re offering you the opportunity to become the next Chief Executive of LOCSU, the Local Optical Committee Support Unit, which offers support services for Local Optical Committees across the country, enhancing eye care services through collaboration and expertise. Our next Chief …
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13 May 2022
Lorcan Butler – The Optical Engagement Manager will be presenting a CPD session via Zoom in conjunction with South West & South East England LOCs for Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians on 14th June @19.00 Hrs. It is entitled ‘Optic Discs- Papilloedema?’ All Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians & Pre-Reg Students are more than welcome. It is broken …
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11 May 2022
This November, LOCSU is going on the road again with seven Regional Optical Conferences.
15 July 2024
The GOC recently carried out a survey to understand more about the businesses it regulates and the issues they face.
1 July 2024
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