News

TRIAGE SCHEME JULY 2022

There is a letter in the Member’s Area with the latest update on the new Triage Process in South Derbyshire.

15 July 2022

Online Health & Wellbeing Seminar- 30.6.22

NHS England and NHS Improvement would like to invite all primary care colleagues to join an informative online session on 30 June at 5.00pm-6.30pm. This session will be a great opportunity to hear about current health and wellbeing support offers available to colleagues working across all primary care sectors and hear about how we can …

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15 June 2022

Wellbeing Funding for Optics 2022

Derbyshire has been chosen to receive Wellbeing Funding as part of the thank you from NHSE to  Opticians/ Dentist and Pharmacists. All offers are open  to any member of a team who works in an Optical practice. Check out our devoted page on the site with the June newsletter.

6 June 2022

Accredited Practices- March 22

The current list of accredited practices in Derbyshire is in the Member’s area. Please go on and check your practice details are correct. If any changes are needed please let Lesley know.

31 March 2022

Derbyshire LOC AGM

Everyone on the mailing list will have the details for the AGM sent to them. The details are also in the member’s area. If you haven’t received them and need them please get in touch.

18 February 2022

Referral Route for late amblyopia treatment in South Derbyshire

Full details on referral page of site. Referral pathway from Community Optometry to Orthoptics at Royal Derby Hospital for children aged 7 – 12 years with suspected amblyopia. The incidence of untreated amblyopia in older school children appears to be increasing, with a greater number of children being referred into the HES for consideration for …

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18 February 2022

Referral Pathways Updated

The referral pathways have been moved to the public facing part of the website. If you need phone numbers or emails then these are only available in the member’s area. Please apply on the automatic service if you are not yet a member.

18 January 2022

AbilityNet- Resource for Visually Impaired

If you have Visually Impaired Patient struggling with IT issues AbilityNet supports anyone living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. This is a resource available but is not endorsed by the LOC. Their services include: Digital Accessibility Services Their accessibility consultants and …

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29 November 2021

Clinical Update Nov 2021

The new End to end cataract pathway launch has been postponed. There are still a few loose ends to tie up in the background, but I guess on the plus side, it gives us more time to get ready and get all practices signed up and ready to go on OPERA. If you still need codes for WOPEC …

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29 November 2021

Glasses for Classes

This is a scheme to promote spectacle wear. It is rolling out the scheme in Derby City only. If you work in a practice  that has a postcode DE1 ,DE21,DE22,DE23, DE24,DE3, this is for you. The information below is not relevant if you do NOT work in a practice in one of the above postcodes. …

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20 October 2021