You may be aware that Sussex ICB has been piloting an electronic referral platform called REGO into ESHT. This platform allows for all ROUTINE referrals to be sent into the hospital directly without the need to send to the GP. This pilot is now complete, and the system is available for you to register to …
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14 October 2023
BAME Vision, in collaboration with eye care & sight loss professionals and people with lived experience, are facilitating a series of informative webinars around this year’s themes of National Eye Health Week (which runs from the 18th – 24th September 2023). These sessions are free, and are open to everyone. There will be an opportunity …
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19 September 2023
Please click here for information on a training session being run by Glaucoma UK for front of house/non-clinical staff .
31 August 2023
A low vision page has been added to the site – Low Vision (loc-online.co.uk)
21 July 2023
Please click here for an important update on the East Sussex Cataract Pathway. Please click on the links below for the new cataract referral form. These are also available on the referral information pages. Cataract Referral Shared Decision Form: Word Cataract Referral Shared Decision Form: PDF Cataract Referral Shared Decision Form: Editable PDF
14 July 2023
Please see below for some information regarding the Vision Care for Homeless People – Brighton Service. *********************************************************************************************** As a charity, we provide free eye tests and glasses for homeless people across the country and have, in the last few weeks, reopened our eye clinic located at the First Base homeless centre in Brighton. To provide …
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7 June 2023
Please see below for some information regarding Translation and BSL services for Sussex. ******************************************************************************************** In Sussex we have Translation and interpreting – NHS Sussex (ics.nhs.uk). Please see below for details taken from the website. All GP practice, pharmacy, optometry, dentistry and community audiology sites now have access to the same high quality interpreting and translation services …
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24 May 2023
Please see below for a message from NHS Shared Business Services regarding a change address for invoices. Please click here for a copy of the updated cataract/OHT invoice template. Date: 27 February 2023 Reference Number: 021 To: All NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Suppliers Subject: ACTION: Update Invoice Address You recently received a communication from us on …
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1 March 2023
The East Sussex LOC would like to invite all members to attend its Annual General Meeting which will be held online on Wednesday 15th March 2023, starting at 7pm. For more information, please click on the link below. This year, there are 4 places up for election on the East Sussex Local Optical Committee. If …
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2 February 2023
NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.
2 December 2024
New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.
29 November 2024
