UHCW COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
20 January 2021
The LOC has had positive news from UHCW for COVID vaccinations for Front Line Health and Social Care Staff within Coventry and Rugby CCG.
To book a COVID vaccination, you will need to register your details, create a login and schedule an appointment by using the SwiftQueue link at a time that best suits you.
To gain access to this link, please speak to your practice Director/Owner. If you need any further assistance please contact us via email.
Coventry & Warwickshire LOC Latest News
EeRS Newsletter – October 2024
Hi All, On behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (CWICB), welcome to the first newsletter for Ophthalmology colleagues across the system. EeRS Newsletter – October 2024
26 October 2024
Updated Referral Pathway Page on Website
Hi All, Please see our “Referrals Pathways” Page on the Tab “Professionals” which has been updated with the new referral guidance for Coventry, Rugby and Warwickshire incorporating the change to EeRS/Cinapsis. Most of our practices our now LIVE which is amazing news in such a short space of time! We hope you are all enjoying …
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11 August 2024
EeRS Business Continuity Plan and Standard Operating Procedure
Hi All, The Electronic Eye Referrals System (EeRS) Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and the Coventry and Warwickshire ICB EeRS Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) can now be found on our website. Visit the ‘Useful Links and Documents’ page to access these documents. If you have any questions, please contact us.
12 June 2024
EeRS
Optometry practices are now in the process of onboarding onto the new electronic eyecare referral system called EeRS. Please visit the EeRS header on our homepage which has all of the information on how to register with supporting documents. If you have any questions, please contact us.
24 April 2024
LOC Vacancy 2024
The next AGM is being held on the Tuesday 14th May 2024! There is also a vacancy on the Coventry and Warwickshire LOC for an Optometrist or Dispensing Optician. The role is to become a member of the Local Optical Committee where we discuss local and national guideline protocols and how we can implement them. We …
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17 March 2024
AGM 2024 Invite
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 To All Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Contact Lens Opticians, Optometrist Pre Reg’s, Dispensing Pre Reg’s, within the Coventry & Warwickshire Area. Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee will be held on Tuesday 14th May 2024, at the Warwick Arms Hotel, Warwick. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm and open …
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17 March 2024
EeRS Update
EeRS is a new electronic referral system that is looking to be introduced in the Coventry and Warwickshire area with a planned roll out date of May 2024. The implementation will be phased with a few optometry practices going live initially with this growing over several weeks. EeRS is a web-based system which allows optometrists …
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11 March 2024
LOC and CHEC Meeting Minutes July 2023
Please find attached minutes from a follow up meeting with Coventry and Warwickshire LOC and CHEC. CHEC_LOC meeting 20.7.23 (1)
7 November 2023
LOC offers Training Grant- Do Not Miss Out!
Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee has been furnished with limited funds by NHS England in order to promote the further education and development of the optical profession in the area, thereby enhancing the role we play in ICB commissioned community primary eyecare for the benefit of our community. We would like to use this money, …
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7 November 2023