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NOC, Herts Vision Loss, Paper GOS, CPD, RNIB And FODO News

We have 7 items for you today: National Optical Conference (NOC) 2023 LOCSU’s National Optical Conference, otherwise known as the NOC, took place at Wyboston Lakes in Bedfordshire from Monday 13 to Tuesday 14 November. Four members of Herts LOC attended and we all found the event interesting, informative and helpful in supporting you, our practitioners. LOCSU have advised:   “NOC 2023 …

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23 November 2023

Referrals, Vaccinations, CPDs, Low Vision, Vacancy, Domi Webinar,FODO News

We have 10 items for you today: Clarification on Referrals for East & North Herts (ENH) Patients Only The earlier communication we sent on behalf of the ICB (14th Oct 2023) regarding Optometrist referrals in the ENH ICS area has caused some confusion as to how to refer patients correctly. Further clarification has been sought, details are as …

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23 November 2023

Referral Pathways, GOS Changes, Nystagmus Research, CPD, Herts LOC Award, FODO News

We have 7 items for you today: Ophthalmology Referral Pathways HWE ICB advise: In response to queries from the Local Optical Committee and other providers in the system regarding the referral pathways for routine ophthalmology, Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB is setting out the arrangements for each of three areas in our integrated care system. …

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1 November 2023

Update On Spam Emails

Further to our email yesterday regarding a spam email appearing to be sent from an old LOC account, we just wanted to confirm the steps we have taken to protect you and what you should do. We have reported the matter to the ICO, Action Fraud, and the relevant email provider. Please do not click …

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1 November 2023

Spam Email Warning

WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF SPAM EMAILS WHICH APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN SENT FROM AN OLD HERTS LOC ACCOUNT (BTINTERNET). DO NOT RESPOND OR REPLY TO THAT EMAIL. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED. Please contact us at admin@HertsLOC.org.uk with any questions PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS TO THE SPAM EMAIL Kind regards …

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1 November 2023

Peer Review, Covid and Flu Jabs, Vacancy, Domi Update, Making Accurate Claims, LOCSU and FODO

We have 7 items for you today: Knebworth CPD Event is Now Peer Review – Places Still Available BiB have advised that their CPD Event, “OCT Biometry and Myopia Management” has been accepted by the GOC as a Peer Review for DOs and Optoms. The event will include an exhibition from various suppliers, with food and …

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11 September 2023

AMD CPD Webinar, Glaucoma Training, PCSE Bulletin And FODO News

We have 4 items for you today: AMD CPD Webinar 12th September Scope Eyecare advise: “We would like to invite you to join us for a webinar hosted by Mike Horler, consultant optometrist in medical retina at Sussex eye hospital. The title is AMD – Doing the best for our patients now and in the future, …

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6 September 2023

Wet AMD – Moorfields @PB, CHEC Stevenage, Referral Contacts List, DSPT, LOCSU And FODO News

We have 6 items for you today: Wet AMD Pathway at Potters Bar and Updated Referral Contacts List You may not be aware that Moorfields at Potters Bar offer a fast track direct referral pathway for Wet AMD which is available to all optometrists. They advise: “Please use the Wet AMD Rapid Access form (see below …

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16 August 2023

CPD Webinar, ABDO Data Breach, FODO News

We have 3 items for you today: CPD Webinar – Wednesday 2nd August  OCL Vision are running another of their CPD webinars – ‘Smartsight – the latest generation in lenticule extraction for correcting myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia’ – on Wednesday 2 August from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. They advise: “The webinar will be led by Mr Allon Barsam, …

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6 August 2023

Paediatric Referrals, CPD Webinar, FODO News

We have 6 items for you today: IP Training for Optometrists There is the possibility of some funding from Health Education England which could be put towards IP training for Optometrists. Initially, could you fill in the form HERE if this might be of interest to you. We need to get an idea of numbers as soon as possible …

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16 July 2023

LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Meeting with Minister of State for Care

Representatives from OFNC met recently with the Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP and officials from DHSC and NHSE.

19 November 2024

Fionnuala Kidd Steps into New Senior LOC Advancement Lead Role

We are pleased to share that Fionnuala Kidd has stepped into the newly created role of Senior Advancement Lead.

12 November 2024

LOCSU’s Regional Optical Conferences

LOCSU is holding the first ever Regional Optical Conferences, and we’re excited to see and speak to LOCs across the country!

11 November 2024

LOCSU Annual Report 2023/24 Published

The report includes events of 2023/24 and covers LOCSU priorities.

31 October 2024

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