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LOCSU Clinical Pathways – virtual peer discussion – 7 February 2022

    WOPEC and LOCSU are holding another free virtual peer discussion around LOCSU’s clinical pathways on Monday 7th February starting at 6.30pm.  It is 90 minutes long and has 3 CET points.  This event is provided for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians represented by LOCs across England.   Virtual peer discussion comprising three clinical cases …

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17 January 2022

Free PPE for frontline extended for another year

Offer of free personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline health and care staff extended until 31 March 2023 From: Department of Health and Social Care: Published 13 January 2022 Move follows public consultation, which received over 5,000 responses from across the health and care system Easier way of centrally ordering PPE to be tested by …

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14 January 2022

Period of Self-Isolation Following Covid Exposure

As you may have heard the Health Secretary has announced that the required period for self-isolation following a Covid exposure in England was now seven rather than 10 days (subject to negative lateral flow results on days six and seven). UKHSA has confirmed this guidance also applies to healthcare workers, although when going back into …

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12 January 2022

Independent Prescribing – Expression of Interest

NHSE are currently in talks about looking to provide funding for Optometrists to complete the Independent Prescribing (IP) course. They are putting a case together and would like to gauge interest ASAP. The course will start at the end of January (face-to-face or virtual TBC).  Places are limited (Approx 10 places for the whole of the South-East). …

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26 December 2021

Visioncall Resident Optometrist Role

As an Optometrist with Visioncall your role is very different from the norm in retail practice. You will have clinical freedom and the variation of getting out and about visiting patients, mainly within care home environments. With no evening or weekend working, you will be accompanied by an experienced Dispensers who will support you throughout …

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22 December 2021

GOS Statement

NHS confirms that GOS will remain a national service when the Health and Care Bill becomes law General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) in England will remain a national demand-led service under a nationally agreed GOS contract and nationally negotiated fees and grants, with no local variation. This was confirmed by the Department of Health and Social …

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22 December 2021

Bucks, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West – Health and Wellbeing Events

Please see following regarding a Primary Health and Wellbeing Project: Dear Colleagues It gives us the greatest pleasure to inform you that Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System were successful in securing funds to run a Primary Care health and wellbeing project.  Our bid was the result of a collaboration between colleagues …

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7 December 2021

LOCSU Leadership Course Could Boost Your Career

  Applications are open for the LOCSU leadership skills course. The course is a 20-credit postgraduate module, and part of WOPEC’s MSc programme at Cardiff University. Simone Mason, LOCSU’s Digital Learning Support Officer said: “This is a great time of year to think about your future development. Don’t let this opportunity to enhance your knowledge …

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3 December 2021

Signs4Life – Community BSL Programme

Bridging the healthcare access gap for people with disabilities A NEW initiative to encourage more healthcare and/or non-clinical staff to take up sign language as an extra language and skill, is now available locally. The Signs4Life scheme is to help people to communicate and engage with vulnerable service users, patients, and colleagues, who may be hard …

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28 November 2021

SeeAbility – Eye Care Pathway Co-ordinator Vacancy

With support from LOCSU, SeeAbility have secured funding from the Vision Foundation for a LOCSU learning disability eye care pathway co-ordinator role (18 month fixed term, 2.5 days/week 40k pro rata i.e. 20k p.a.) they will have the support of an expert by experience and our wider eye care team to work to influence commissioners …

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26 November 2021

LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Statement: Clinical Priority Codes

NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.

2 December 2024

Investing in Eye Care Services Could Bring £98M Net Benefits for the NHS per Year, New Findings Show

New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.

29 November 2024

Regional Optical Conferences Take Place Across England

Over the last two weeks, LOCSU have been travelling across England for the Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs).

28 November 2024

Save the Date for NOC 2025!

Our flagship event is back in 2025 bringing together the optical community for another outstanding session of sharing, learning, and networking.

28 November 2024

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