The LOC have received a request to promote this scheme and are keen to support it. Please could Opticians in the Derby City and Amber Valley use the promotional material to advertise and promote this very valuable project? Learning To Read with RE Poster – Amber Valley Read Easy overview
20 October 2021
This is a reminder that all frontline ( ie public facing staff working in Optical practices) are entitled to a free flu vaccination for this flu season. ( Autumn 2021) The details are in the link below:- https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/B0993-i-letter-vaccination-of-frontline-pc-health-care-workers-and-available-funding.pdf Please let all your Optometrists, colleagues, Dispensing Opticians, receptionists, Optical advisors, pre screeners, locums and Contact …
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20 October 2021
Longstanding member of the committee, Elizabeth Northall has resigned due to other commitments. The Committee would like to thank her for all her work over the years.
20 September 2021
If you have an NHS mail account …@nhs.net, then here is the latest guidance on information governance for the account. NHSmail and DSPT comms v9 FINAL
20 September 2021
Letter from NHS England with latest self isolation guidance: 20210916 – Guidance on self isolation letter
20 September 2021
Please go to our Referral Pathways Page to access this.
9 August 2021
Derbyshire LOC would like to invite you to a CET Event on Tuesday 10th August at 7.00 pm. This event is being run by Sight and Sound Technology Ltd for Derbyshire LOC. There is 1 interactive point for OO’s and DO’s. Please do invite your colleagues. Everyone is welcome including pre regs, ECLO’s, orthoptists etc. …
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19 July 2021
This is your personal invite to attend the Derbyshire LOC virtual AGM on Tuesday 13th April 2021 at 7.00 pm. AGM agenda 2021 The Zoom link can be ordered from Lesley Parkinson on the LOC email. The Chairman’s report, Minutes of 2020 AGM and the accounts can be found in the Member’s section. Your …
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8 March 2021
On March 15th 2021 at 6.30PM there is an education event for Optometrists and GPs on Zoom presented by by Mr Pankaj Puri, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Royal Derby. It will cover aspects of Low Vision: causes, registration and support available. Places are limited so please contact Lesley Parkinson, derbyshireloc@gmail.com to register.
22 February 2021
BY NOW, HOPEFULLY EVERY PRACTICE WILL HAVE HAD AN INVITE TO GET STAFF VACCINATED AGAINST COVID 19 AT THE ROYAL DERBY HOSPITAL. IF YOU HAVEN’T PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH NHS ENGLAND, EAST MIDLANDS. THE VACCINES ARE FOR STAFF WHO HAVE PATIENT INTERACTIONS. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL YOUR STAFF GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE AN …
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9 January 2021
OFNC calls for an additional £350m of funding for NHS primary eye care.
19 February 2025
OFNC met with MPs at the Future of Primary Care event held on 28 January.
4 February 2025
