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Hertfordshire LOC Latest News

Lister Urgent Eye, Post Cat Schemes, Measles, CPD, PCSE, LOCSU And FODO News

We have 7 items for you today: Update on Lister’s Urgent Eye Clinic email referral system Lister have issued the following update: At the recent Lister Ophthalmology management meeting, the success of introducing the Urgent Eye Referral by email in February 2023 was discussed. The number of eye walk-ins to the Emergency Department has reduced by …

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26 June 2023

PCSE Bulletin, Vacancy, “Nessie” Support For Parents And Carers, CPD And FODO News

We have 5 items for you today: PCSE Bulletin April 23 PCSE have issued a bulletin, HERE, including the new GOS fees, the top 5 reasons for paper GOS claim rejections, further help with moving GOC claims online and the “access to roles” function in PCSE Online. Part-Time Optom Vacancies Paul Adler Optometrist advise: “Part time Optom position available at …

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23 May 2023

GOS Contracts, NHS East Of England Regional Team , MEH PB And Bedford Accreditation

We have 3 items for you today: GOS Contracts Following the changes to the East of England Regional Optometry team outlined below, all queries regarding the mandatory GOS contract renewal must now be sent to hweicbhv.optical@nhs.net (it is the same team as before, just a new email address). Jane, our Chair, has recently sought clarification on the contract renewal …

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23 May 2023

IP Bursary, CHEC Stevenage, LOCSU And FODO News

We have 4 items for you today: IP Bursary from Scope Eyecare Scope Eyecare advise: “I am delighted to let you know that we have now launched the 2023 Scope Eyecare IP Bursary Award. Applications are welcomed from all UK Optometrists who have not yet started an IP course. Education is very important to us …

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4 April 2023

OFNC – GOS Fees And Grants, LOSCU Podcast – Women In Optics, Previous CPD And FODO News

We have 4 items for you today: OFNC Statement – Another real terms cut imposed on NHS primary eye care Following the recent announcement of significantly below inflation increases in GOS fees, the OFNC have issued a statement HERE. The original letter from the Department of Health & Social Care can be found HERE. The new voucher …

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26 March 2023

CPDs On Myopia And Topography, PPV, FODO And LOCSU News

We have 4 items for you today: CPD webinars on Myopia- “When will my child’s eye stop growing?” and Topography in Corneal Conditions and Cataract Surgery Herts LOC are running a CPD evening via Zoom on Tuesday 21st March for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, starting at 7pm and finishing at 9pm. Points have been applied for which, subject …

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23 March 2023

Committee Vacancy

Hi All Vacancies for Local NHS Contractors and Performers on Hertfordshire Local Optical Committee Herts LOC always like to welcome new members to increase the diversity of experience, backgrounds and opinions amongst our cohort. The LOC meets quarterly, along with an annual AGM. At these meetings we discuss a wide variety of topics which include the …

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14 February 2023

EyeCeeOne IOL Alert, GOS Contracts, CPD, FODO News

Hi all We have 4 items for you today: National patient safety alert – EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded intraocular lenses The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a patient safety alert after becoming aware of cases of increased intraocular pressure in people recently implanted with the following IOLs …

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14 February 2023

CORRECTION TO LISTER – URGENT EYE – NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

CORRECTION TO THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR URGENT AND EMERGENCY REFERALS TO LISTER Hi all Further to this morning’s email, we have been advised that the email address we were given to disseminate was incorrect. We apologise for the error. The correct email address for urgent and emergency referrals to Lister hospital (East and North Herts …

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14 February 2023

Wellbeing CPD – Tuesday 24th January 2023

Hi all Online Peer Discussion – Tuesday 24th January 2023 at 7:30pm, joint session with Essex LOC “Transform your mind and life” – 3 interactive CPD points available Following the success of the first session in October, which was significantly oversubscribed and received lots of positive feedback, we are pleased to be running a repeat …

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22 January 2023

LOCSU Latest News

Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

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 Levy Reduction Commencing 1 April 2025

LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.

31 March 2025

OFNC Statement: GOS Voucher Values in England to be Frozen for 2025/26

Each year the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) independently sets optical voucher values, dental charges and prescription charges for the coming year.

27 March 2025

OFNC Statement: Delay in GOS Fees Announcement and Early Warning of Inflation Only Increases

GOS contractors will have been expecting an announcement about GOS fees and grants in 2025/26 with the start of new financial year only 13 days away.

20 March 2025

Find out about upcoming events

Our AGM is planned for 1st April at a venue to be confirmed, likely to be in or around Welwyn Garden City. For further information please email admin@hertsloc.org.uk

Find out about upcoming events

Our AGM is planned for 1st April at a venue to be confirmed, likely to be in or around Welwyn Garden City. For further information please email admin@hertsloc.org.uk