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OFNC Press Statement: GOS Fees, Grants and Voucher Values

Please click HERE to view the update from OFNC regarding the Optometric Fees.

12 March 2022

New Online System for Free PPE

Please find below the link to the new online system to access free PPE: New online system launched for ongoing provision of free PPE to continue protecting our workforce and communities – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

11 March 2022

Reminder – East Sussex LOC AGM

This is a reminder that the East Sussex LOC would like to invite all members to attend its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 16th March 2022, starting at 7pm. The AGM will begin with a short presentation by Chris White, Head of Cyber & Innovation, The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East. For more …

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21 February 2022

UHs Sussex Trust – Post-Op Cataract Assessment Service: Expressions Of Interest

For the attention of practices who see Cataract post ops from St Richard’s and Southlands hospitals We have been asked by Primary Eyecare Services to circulate the information relating to the Post-op Cataract Assessment Service which can be found below. Please also note the service is targeted in West Sussex but there is a chance there …

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17 February 2022

East Sussex LOC AGM – 16th March 2022

The East Sussex LOC would like to invite all members to attend its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 16th March 2022, starting at 7pm. The AGM will begin with a short presentation by Chris White, Head of Cyber & Innovation, The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East. For more information, please click on the …

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3 February 2022

UPDATED UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY GUIDANCE – ISOLATION (COVID)

Please click HERE to view the latest updated UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance on isolation.

25 January 2022

UKHSA updated guidance regarding isolation

Please find attached for your information the UKHSA updated guidance regarding isolation, in the light of further changes for the general population announced by the UKHSA on isolation, and the implications for the NHS. These will be published on the website shortly here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/primary-care/infection-control/ and here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/secondary-care/infection-control/ C1543_Letter re updated UKHSA guidance – isolation_140122

19 January 2022

LOCSU Clinical Pathways – virtual peer discussion – 7 February 2022

WOPEC and LOCSU are holding another free virtual peer discussion around LOCSU’s clinical pathways on Monday 7th February starting at 6.30pm.  It is 90 minutes long and has 3 CET points.  This event is provided for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians represented by LOCs across England. Virtual peer discussion comprising three clinical cases from primary eye …

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19 January 2022

CPD Guide for Registrants

Please see guidance from the GOC. CPD – A guide for registrants (Nov 2021)

23 November 2021

NHS England and NHS Improvement South East Eye Health webpage

NHSE have updated their NHS England and NHS Improvement South East Eye Health webpage Information for Professionals:  https://www.england.nhs.uk/south-east/south-east-region-eye-health/ This webpage provides information for South East Community Opticians and their teams, in Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Thames Valley, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

11 November 2021