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Cataract waiting times

Waiting time for cataract surgery at Stoke Mandeville Hospital is currently 14 weeks from referral to surgery. Most cataract operations now take place in the standalone cataract theatre. Watch a virtual tour of the cataract theatre and the patient journey. Go to our Bucks Referrals page for more information about all referrals in the Bucks …

28 June 2021

NHSBSA

The following functions are now undertaken in Bucks and MK (formerly Bucks only) by NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA): Annual GOS complaints Adult GOS4 pre-authorisation GOS post payment verification (PPV) NHS mail applications GOS contract applications / variations / terminations Visit the NHSBSA website for more information. Contact NHSBSA at nhsbsa.paos@nhs.net

12 June 2021

Send secure emails without an NHS Mail account

The form used to apply for NHS Mail addresses has changed. It now contains options for locum performers and performers working in multiples to apply for an ‘Egress’ account, which allows someone to send emails and documents (eg referrals) securely to nhs.net mail addresses, using a non-nhs.net address.  ‘Egress’ is a free of charge, web-based …

23 May 2021

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OFNC Meeting with Minister of State for Care

Representatives from OFNC met recently with the Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP and officials from DHSC and NHSE.

19 November 2024

Fionnuala Kidd Steps into New Senior LOC Advancement Lead Role

We are pleased to share that Fionnuala Kidd has stepped into the newly created role of Senior Advancement Lead.

12 November 2024

LOCSU’s Regional Optical Conferences

LOCSU is holding the first ever Regional Optical Conferences, and we’re excited to see and speak to LOCs across the country!

11 November 2024

LOCSU Annual Report 2023/24 Published

The report includes events of 2023/24 and covers LOCSU priorities.

31 October 2024

Learn about upcoming committee meetings and CET events

Learn about upcoming committee meetings and CET events

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