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Leicestershire and Rutland LOC Latest News

ICB newsletter Dec 2024

ICB newsletter circulated Dec 2024

16 January 2025

ICB newsletter June 24

ICB newsletter for Optometrists June 24

3 June 2024

New Dry Eye Guidance

The ICB have issued new guidance for Dry Eye.

10 February 2024

EeRS rollout

The attached document explains what is required for the rollout of the Electronic Eye Referral Service in LLR.

8 August 2023

EeRS

The Electronic Eyecare Referral Service (EeRS) has been awarded to MonMedical and the system name is Cinapsis. The LOC will be working closely with the ICS, MonMedical and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth rollout of the new system and software. As soon as we have news of the rollout in Leicestershire and Rutland, we …

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20 February 2023

GOS Contract Applications, Variations and Terminations

The NHS Business Services Authority (BSA) will be overseeing all contract management from 4 Jan 2022. See attached guidance.

20 December 2021

UHL newsletter Autumn 2021

UHL newsletter issue 1 autumn 2021

13 October 2021

LOCSU Latest News

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

GOC Meets All PSA Standards of Good Regulation for Third Year

The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care has published its review of the General Optical Council’s performance in 2023-24.

12 March 2025