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Issues with PCSE Online

Please find a letter from PCSE re intermittent issues… Dear colleague, I’m writing to provide you with an update on the intermittent issues that ophthalmic users have been experiencing when using PCSE Online. First and foremost, I’d like to say sorry for the inconvenience that this may have caused practice teams. I would like to …

12 March 2021

Ordering Lateral Flow Tests

This is a reminder to those contractors who have not yet placed an order for Covid-19 lateral flow antigen self-testing kits: Ordering your Covid-19 lateral flow antigen self-testing kits – Primary Care Support England If you have any queries, we would refer you to email england.covid-lfd@nhs.net

11 February 2021

New vaccination information

We have been made aware of some updated information with regards to vaccines available for local optometry staff. Please click on the link below: Sussex Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

29 January 2021

LOC AGM

The East Sussex LOC would like to invite all members to attend its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 17th March 2021, starting at 7pm. For more information, please click on the link below. This year, there are 7 places up for election on the East Sussex Local Optical Committee. If you have an interest in …

27 January 2021

New vaccination links

We have updated the links for booking vaccinations. Please click here

21 January 2021

Vaccinations for health workers

The LOC have not received any official notification from NHSE South East or any of the optical bodies with regards to Covid-19 vaccine to local optometry staff. It has, however, come to our attention that there is a link being circulated which optometry staff can use to book their Covid-19 vaccine. Details can be found …

14 January 2021

PCSE webinars

A reminder that there are two webinars coming up re ophthalmic payments: Thursday 14th January 2021 – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-started-with-pcse-online-tickets-135696414629 Tuesday 19th January 2021- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-started-with-pcse-online-tickets-135698282215

14 January 2021

Papilloedema Webinar – 20th January 2021

Please find a link to details about a CET Webinar being held on 20th January on papilloedema. South East Flyer Brain Tumour Soceity CET 20th January 7pm

22 December 2020

Post-op Cataract Examinations

Please see advice for those offering post-op cataract examinations in East Sussex – Post_Cataract_Letter_1120

3 December 2020

Glaucoma CET – 20th July 2020

In preparation for upcoming community-based Glaucoma pathways, you are invited to join Ms Tahmina Pearsall, Consultant Ophthalmologist at East Surrey Hospital, for the first in a series of CET events. This LIVE CET event explores Evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head with Clinical Problem Solving and Case Discussion. It is worth 2 CET points with a Q&A at …

14 July 2020

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

Find out about upcoming events

Find out about upcoming events