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Frimley Post Cataract Service – Launch Event

Monday 27th of November: Online: 6:30pm In preparation for the launch of their Post Cataract Service, Frimley Trust are inviting you to join them on Monday, 27th of November at 6:30pm to hear the about the clinical aspects of the service from the Ophthalmic Consultants. This service is scheduled to launch on the 1st of …

16 November 2023

Frimley Health – 28th November Teams Event

Online health event: 28th of November – 6.30pm-7.30pm Frimley Health transforms eye services at Heatherwood Hospital   Hospital eye services are in high demand, almost 10% of the national NHS backlog is in ophthalmology with hundreds of thousands of patients across the country currently on the waiting list to start treatment. The eye services we …

8 November 2023

SpaMedica Beyond Accreditation CPD Event – 6th of December

Please see invite below from SpaMedica: Good afternoon We have an exciting event coming up! Wednesday 6th December we are hosting a beyond accreditation event at our Wokingham hospital, RG41 2QJ for all Optometrists and Dispensing opticians. This will be a great way to show you the ways in which SpaMedica work, the patient’s journey, …

6 November 2023

Optometrist Low Vision Survey – Support Request

Please see support request below from Emily Charlesworth at Anglia Ruskin University: I am Emily Charlesworth a postdoctoral research fellow at Anglia Ruskin University. We are currently distributing a survey to investigate Optometrists knowledge of the Certification of Visual Impairment process and knowledge of the support available to low vision patients within their area. We …

25 October 2023

Changes to General Ophthalmic Services Regulations Letter

In the Summer the sector bodies and LOCSU communicated the proposed changes, this latest communication confirms them, with the first change coming into effect on 1st January.   The letter is from NHS England confirming the GOS regulations changes.   NHS England » Changes to General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) regulations

16 October 2023

CPD for GOC registrants – NHSBA

To assist GOS contractors and performers in England, our team of clinical advisors often make available General Optical Council approved CPD. These consist of both distance learning materials and online presentation events.                        

11 October 2023

Ophthalmology Service at Prince Charles Eye Unit in Windsor

  There are essential improvement works being undertaken to the facilities of Prince Charles Eye Unit over the next 10 weeks. Eye Casualty will remain open at the Prince Charles Eye Unit in Windsor. However, out-patient services at Prince Charles Eye Unit may be relocated to one of the other sites across Berkshire.  Patients are …

6 October 2023

SpaMedica Optometry Conference – 26th of November

SpaMedica Optometry Conference Join us at our South West event on 26th November for a day of upskilling, networking and education. This in-person conference brings together professionals from the optometry field to share their knowledge and the latest advancements in cataract surgery, all to support our mission to work with local healthcare professionals to offer …

23 September 2023

National Eye Health Week 18th – 24th of September

Welcome to the NEHW Electronic Resource Centre Please find below the resources for National Eye Health Week 2023 from the NEHW Electronic Resource Centre. Here you’ll find a host of ‘print your own’ resources to help you spread the word on eye health during National Eye Health Week 2023. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) …

18 September 2023

PCSE UAT environment downtime

Primary Care Support England UAT environment downtime – Friday 15 September Dear Colleague, We’re letting you know about scheduled maintenance taking place in the UAT environment. Due to scheduled maintenance, please note that the PCSE UAT environment will be unavailable from 9am tomorrow morning, Friday 15 September, until 8am on Monday 25 September. We will be in touch if there …

14 September 2023

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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