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Understanding Your LOC

Did you know that LOCSU have a course available on their website entitled “A Beginner’s Guide to LOC’s”? This course is available to all eye care practitioners and runs through the basics of what an LOC is, and what work in the LOC involves. It’s available via the members area of the LOCSU website. It’s …

20 July 2023

Pre-Cataract Assessment Provider Choice

Please can all Optoms referring a patient for cataract surgery via Opera remember to type in the provider the patient wishes to be referred to in the comments box. This is essential as the as all the referrals go via the GP and need to be processed correctly to avoid an incorrect provider being chosen. …

4 July 2023

Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

If you or your patient has missed their diabetic retinal screening (and wants to reschedule their appointment) or wishes to change venue, please can the patient contact the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme directly (ie do not contact the GP to rearrange screening appointments).   Please see attached contact details below.  

29 June 2023

Are you interested in delivering the Learning Disabilities Pathway?

Primary Eyecare are actively looking for more optoms in our area to deliver their learning disabilities pathway. They would like to invite anyone eligible who is interested to attend a virtual online event (CPD accredited) taking place at 7pm to 8pm on Thursday 22 June to coincide with National Learning Disabilities Week (20 to 25 …

21 June 2023

Do you use the ECLO Services?

We have added up to date information under both the “Professionals” and “Patients” sections with contact details and a brief description of services for our local ECLOs. This service can be used for patients newly diagnosed with sight loss, but also may benefit patients who have been living with sight loss for a while. The …

18 May 2023

AGM Booking Link

Please see your emails and our socials for a link to book a place at our AGM a week tomorrow, Wednesday 24th May. We are looking forward to seeing you all.

16 May 2023

Foreign Body Removal Course

Are you keen to expand your clinical skills? Please see below a booking link for two Foreign Body Removal courses in May 2023 which are being funded by redirected funding from HEE for WOPEC courses. In our area there is a course in Darlington on 10th May. https://forms.gle/hPxHtmxFiRfoNbJt9 The places are available for Optometrists who …

14 April 2023

Durham LOC AGM

Save the date! The Durham LOC AGM is Wednesday 24th May 2023 – CPD points applied for. At our usual location of Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham. 6pm for 6.30pm. We have 2 exciting CPD lectures planned – details to follow.

13 April 2023

Notification of Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Durham LOC will be held on Wednesday 25th May 2022 at Ramside Hall Hotel (Durham) at 6.30pm. In addition to the AGM, Hoya will be providing a CPD event. The Agenda for the AGM, Chair’s Report, Treasurer’s report and registration details  will be available in due course.  If you …

27 April 2022

Optegra Team Valley Added to Cataract Provider List

County Durham CCG have added Optegra in Team Valley (NE11 0BE) as a provider choice for cataract surgery. You will now find Optegra Team Valley as a choice of provider for patients within this service on Opera. Referrals are currently still directed via the patients GP, so please ensure that you also annotate the referral …

18 February 2022

LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Statement: Clinical Priority Codes

NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.

2 December 2024

Investing in Eye Care Services Could Bring £98M Net Benefits for the NHS per Year, New Findings Show

New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.

29 November 2024

Regional Optical Conferences Take Place Across England

Over the last two weeks, LOCSU have been travelling across England for the Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs).

28 November 2024

Save the Date for NOC 2025!

Our flagship event is back in 2025 bringing together the optical community for another outstanding session of sharing, learning, and networking.

28 November 2024

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