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Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham LOC website

KCWHF LOC is funded by Ophthalmic Contractors in the Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham area and acts on behalf of the Contractors, Performers, and others registered with the GOC in dealing with the NHS.

Members of the Committee are 50% Contractors and 50% Performers plus the Committee can co-opt from outside this group, eg Dispensing Opticians, to give a diverse balance.

Other Objectives of KCWHF LOC are to:

Promote the profession to all stakeholders in the county
Promote Enhanced Services to all parts of the county
Communicate with Commissioners of Health Services
Inform the profession about relevant changes in the Health Service
Facilitate training for Enhanced Services
Facilitate contract compliance by contractors and performers
Be the first point of contact for practitioners seeking help with disputes and complaints via NHS.
Facilitate Peer Reviews and other statutory training requirements for GOC and NHS

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KCWHF LOC Latest News

Enhanced Services Going LIVE

Primary Eyecare Services are delighted to announce that following a successful tender submission, they have been awarded a 3 year contract for provision of Optometry Led Community Eye Care Services by NHS North West London Integrated Care Board. The contract will commence from early 2025 and carries an optional 24-month extension period at the end …

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29 November 2024

End Of CPD Cycle

We are now approaching the final months of the 2022-24 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) cycle. All professionals are reminded they must complete the required CPD bythe end of December as well as the Reflective excercise. If you are having difficulty with this please see the GOC guidelines for more info here

29 November 2024

New anti-racism and discrimination guidance published by the AOP

New guidance for staying safe at work Employers are required to protect their workers from harm and to provide a safe working environment. They also shouldn’t subject workers to detriment for raising health and safety concerns, taking steps to protect themselves or refusing to attend a dangerous workplace. We urge employers in the sector to …

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7 August 2024

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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

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