Funding
26 October 2023
Cheshire LOC are immensely pleased to confirm that a recent application to Cheshire & Merseyside ICB Transformation Fund has been successful.
A substantial award has been approved with the objective of upskilling the Optometrist workforce in Cheshire and Mersey. The education funding will be offered to Optometrists working in Cheshire (there is also funding for Wirral and Merseyside through the relevant LOC’s) to improve patient care. Please could all Optometrists click on the link below and fill in a short survey.
https://forms.gle/BdnJw1KuH5MHxJSL
Please get in touch with the LOC if you would like any further information.
Please inform all Optoms in your practice and ask as many Optoms to complete the survey as possible.
Cheshire LOC Latest News
Sight Loss Information Line
There is a sight loss information line that is a National Lottery funded project in partnership with NHS England, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East Council, Vision Support and East Cheshire Eye Society.
19 June 2024
Next LOC Meeting
The next meeting of the Cheshire LOC will be held on Tuesday 16th July 2024 at 7.30pm on Teams. A limited number of observers would be welcome; please email sandiemcbennett.cheshireloc@gmail.com for a Teams invite.
12 June 2024
Interpreting Services (Spoken Word and BSL)
FAO Cheshire and Merseyside Primary Care Optical Contractors- Interpreting services (Spoken word and BSL) Cheshire and Merseyside ICB are confirming with you that we have a provider of interpreting services for optical contractors holding a GOS contract for spoken word and BSL (British Sign Language). The single provider of interpreting services across Cheshire and …
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8 March 2024
Sight Loss Information Line
There is a sight loss information line that is a National Lottery funded project in partnership with NHS England, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East Council, Vision Support and East Cheshire Eye Society.
30 June 2023
Practices Wanted to Deliver Community Learning Disabilities Pathway
Make a Difference – Practices Wanted To Deliver Community Learning Disabilities Pathway – Primary Eyecare Services Webinar registration | Microsoft Teams Make a Difference – Practices Wanted To Deliver Community Learning Disabilities Pathway – Primary Eyecare Services Primary Eyecare is re-shaping and re-launching a new Single Point of Access referral pathway for people with …
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12 June 2023
Northwest Electronic eyecare Referral Service (EeRS) Project
Northwest Electronic eyecare Referral Service (EeRS) Project We have now held our online webinar engagement event in Cheshire and Merseyside. We had a fantastic turnout and would like to thank all those who registered and attended the event. In previous communications we stated that this event would be recorded and available to all. Please …
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14 October 2022
Cheshire and Mersey Resilience Hub
Open to Optometry Staff Are you a staff member within the NHS, Social Care or Emergency Services in Cheshire or Merseyside and looking for support? We’re here to help. We offer a range of psychological support and well-being opportunities. You can self refer via our website: http://cheshiremerseyresiliencehub.nhs.uk/
4 July 2022
Northwest EeRS Roll Out – Service Now LIVE
Important Information Implementation of the Electronic Eyecare Referral System across the Northwest region ***NOW LIVE*** Dear Colleagues, Important Update: Northwest EeRS Rollout – NOW LIVE We are pleased to be able to confirm that the Optical EeRS project across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside, and Lancashire and South Cumbria is now LIVE! Over the past few …
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25 May 2022