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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

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

WEH A&E CPD Event from Mon 3rd June 2024

Thrilled to share the success of our recent CPD event on ocular emergencies with The Imperial Trust! A huge thank you to all attendees and our expert speakers for making it an enriching and educational experience. Your engagement and insights were invaluable. Stay tuned for more professional development opportunities!

10 June 2024

Primary Eyecare

NW London Optometry-led Community Eye Care Service NW London ICB is commissioning an Optometry led Community Eye Care Service for all NW London GP patients, through a tender process. The service will be available to patients registered with a GP in the boroughs of Harrow, Brent, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, …

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12 March 2024

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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

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