Dear Colleagues, I’m an optometrist working towards a professional doctorate in optometry from London South Bank University, with Professors Bruce Evans & David Edgar. I’m writing to ask if you would circulate a request for LOCs to help promote awareness of a research project among community optometrists /dispensing opticians. The research project is on vision …
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4 August 2021
23 July 2021 GOS CONTRACT MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS TO MOVE TO INTEGRATED CARE BOARDS FROM APRIL 2022 NHS England has confirmed to the OFNC that General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) will remain a national contract with terms, fees and grants continuing to be negotiated nationally. The Health and Care Bill, currently before Parliament, will change NHS commissioning …
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2 August 2021
To all local Contractors and Performers in the Berkshire LOC area: Notification of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Berkshire LOC will be held on 8th September @ 7.30pm via Zoom. Following the meeting, there is a planned lecture about Myopia Control given by Andy Sanders from Hoya. This presentation …
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22 July 2021
Staff isolation: approach following updated government guidance Guidance for allowing essential frontline staff to return to work following a negative PCR if they have been asked to isolate due to potential contact with COVID-19 The government has announced that as of today, Public Health England will update their guidance on self-isolation for health and care …
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20 July 2021
VIRTUAL CET EVENT 27th July. Visioncall are running a virtual CET event on the 27th July via Microsoft Teams. The event will offer 2 CET points to all attendees. Covering a range of topics aimed at delivering patient-centric eye care including; *Overview of mental capacity act and determining a person’s best interest in a care …
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17 July 2021
Following the publication of England’s COVID-19 summer 2021 and the Prime Minister’s follow-up statement on 12 July, the government has stated that health and care settings in England should continue to maintain appropriate infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. The Chief Medical and Chief Scientific advisers have also stated that the pandemic is not over …
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13 July 2021
Update from the Department of Health and Social Care: As part of the social distancing measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, regulations came into force in September 2020 which enable the Secretary of State to temporarily suspend the need for patient signatures on prescription, dental and general ophthalmic services forms. Full details are …
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30 June 2021
Family and loved ones: what’s the story behind this year’s theme? It’s been a year like no other and many people have been unable to be with their family and loved ones. So, with the timing of Glaucoma Awareness Week 2021 falling just as the restrictions are being lifted across the UK, we wanted to celebrate the opportunity to come …
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29 June 2021
SeeAbility, has recently won the Heathcare and Medical Research Charity of the Year at the prestigious Charity Awards 2021. This was in recognition of their pioneering work with NHSE to provide eye tests for children in special schools in England. The service, delivered by an Eye Care Team, will enable every child and young person …
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19 June 2021
Glaucoma Awareness Week, coordinated by Glaucoma UK, will run from 28 June to 4 July this year, coming at a time when the UK is slowly emerging from covid-19 restrictions. Glaucoma Awareness Week, coordinated by Glaucoma UK, will run from 28 June to 4 July this year, coming at a time when the …
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18 June 2021
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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