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
We have updated the links for booking vaccinations. Please click here
21 January 2021
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 …
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14 January 2021
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
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
Please see advice for those offering post-op cataract examinations in East Sussex – Post_Cataract_Letter_1120
3 December 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 …
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14 July 2020
It is with great regret we inform you that the LOC have decided to cancel the November East Sussex Study Day this year. This is due to the Covid-19 pandemic and these unprecedented, unpredictable times. We believe that the wealth of online CET events available at the moment are providing a good alternative this year. …
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14 July 2020
Information from NHSE-I Dear Optometry Colleagues, The attached National Briefing and Workforce Risk Assessment documents outline the need for Contractors to complete a Risk Assessment. For Contractors who are unsure how to do a Risk Assessment for their workforce, you can contact the Joint Risk Assessment set up by the Optical Confederation and the College …
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13 July 2020
Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!
17 April 2025
LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.
31 March 2025
