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UKHSA withdraws infection prevention and control measures in England – College of Optometrists

1 June 2022

The UKHSA has updated its infection prevention and control measures for seasonal respiratory infection in health and care settings (including SARS-CoV-2) in England, the college has provided advice in addition to previously released green phase guidance.

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Lincolnshire LOC Latest News

Open Meeting 25th November 7pm on Teams.

An invite has been sent out to all on our mailing list to join our open LOC meeting on Monday 25th November at 7pm. If you have not received an invite and wish to join please get in touch by email to  comms.lincsloc@outlook.com The agenda will be uploaded shortly.

16 November 2024

Save the date : AGM 2024

Lincolnshire LOC’s AGM will take place on Monday 8th July at 7pm. More information to follow, we hope you can make it! 

1 February 2024

Spa Medica CPD Event

CPD Event – Beyond Accreditation – June 21st | SpaMedica

20 May 2023

Routine referrals from Optical Practices

The LOC has been made aware that some Lincolnshire optical practices are sending routine referrals direct to providers. The ICB has met with this particular provider and they are happy to start rejecting routine referrals back to the optical practice with the instruction to refer via the EACH. Please be reminded that ALL routine referrals should be …

18 April 2023

Annual General Meeting 2023

To download a nomination form please click here

25 February 2023

Merger of Ophthalmology Triage Pathways

Please review the updated Local Referrals Pathways, all routine referrals are now being processed by Lincolnshire EACH as of the 24th October 2022.

27 October 2022

Update from NHS Midlands regarding mask wearing

Please view the correspondence for the attention of colleagues regarding masks below, this has been shared by the College of Optometrists so most should be aware. Mask Wearing – 5th July 2022

10 July 2022

LOCSU’s page for current research

LOCSU have a page for those who wish to get involved and participate in current, follow the link : research – LOCSU

21 June 2022

Lincolnshire LOC AGM

 

19 June 2022

It’s LOVE YOUR LENSES week!

Love Your Lenses  week is the 13th -19th June and ran by the BCLA, click the image below for the website with lots of helpful information and resources to use to raise awareness of the benefits of contact lenses and the importance of safe wear.  

14 June 2022

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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