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
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 …
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18 April 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