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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

NOC 2022

For details of this years NOC, that will be face-to-face and held in Leeds on 10th – 12th October click here

14 June 2022

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

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. Click here to read the article.

1 June 2022

The AOP has released an in depth guide for making accurate GOS claims in England

The General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) fees and claims process can be complex, so if you’re a performer or provider of GOS services in England, follow their advice on how to make accurate claims and avoiding reclaims by following this link: Making accurate claims in England

16 May 2022

College of Optometrists: Green phase advice from 10 May 2022

The College of Optometrists has issued advice to now follow the updated guidance or professional practice as we return to the green phase and the amber phase of COVID19 guidance is stepped down. For details see the College website : COVID-19: Return to Green phase – College of Optometrists (college-optometrists.org)

10 May 2022

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OFNC Responds to the Government’s Second Phase of the Spending Review

OFNC calls for an additional £350m of funding for NHS primary eye care.

19 February 2025

OFNC Join the Primary Care Professions in Co-Hosting Parliamentary Event

OFNC met with MPs at the Future of Primary Care event held on 28 January.

4 February 2025

NOC25: Save the Date

This spring, the National Optical Conference (NOC) is back and will take place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Sunday 18 and Monday 19 May 2025.

3 February 2025

New UK Eye Care Data Hub Predicts Higher Prevalence of Eye Disease and Eye Care Workforce

Eye disease is a major contributor to national health service backlogs, and the number of cases is set to significantly increase with an ageing population.

27 January 2025

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