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Latest referral guidance for suspected WET AMD

The NE London Ophthalmology & Eyecare Board has been working on a consistent wet AMD referral pathway for the whole of London with the agreement of a pan-London referral template. Both Queens, Whipps Cross, local commissioning and optometry representatives have been a part of this work.   NE London ICS is one of the first …

20 March 2023

NHS MAIL IN ENGLAND – IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM THE INFORMATION AND IT COMMITTEE

Please click on the below link for further information. NHS Mail in England – Important Reminder From the Information and IT Committee

8 December 2022

NHS.net Account Queries

For any queries relating to NHS.net email addresses, contact the following: Email:  nhsbsa.paos-support@nhs.net Tel: 0300 330 9403 You can also try: optomadmin@nhs.net

21 September 2020

Whipps Cross Ophthalmology Referrals

Please be aware of the following guidance: Routine referrals to Barts Health, can only occur via the electronic referral service. This has restricted referrals to be made via GP’s. Paper referrals are no longer accepted, and this has been for the past two years. Urgent referrals can still attend the walk in eye casualty. In …

26 August 2020

BHRUT referrals- new telephone number

Please note the new tele triage telephone number for Evolutio. Please be reminded to follow the advice below for referrals to Queens (BHRUT) ophthalmology department. For same day emergencies, please contact the hospital directly.      Below Protocols relate to the current Covid-19 pandemic.   Queen’s Hospital, Please note that the eye casualty department is now …

20 August 2020

ONFC update: COVID funding

Please find a link to the latest ONFC COVID funding update from the 31st July: OFNC update on funding 31.07.20

19 August 2020

CET claims 2020

The CET claims window is now open until Monday 30th November. This year the process is different as all CET claims will need to be submitted via the PCSE Online portal. Please click on the following link for more information: https://pcse.england.nhs.uk/news/2020/august/the-cet-window-is-now-open/

3 August 2020

BEHLOC & NELLOC Video Conference

BEHLOC & NELLOC VideoConference Q&A – Tues 31.03.20 – 8:30pm – on finance, employment, clinical, legal Your LOC has fast-tracked a much needed Q&A session via video conference on Tuesday 31st of March 2020 8:30 pm. We are planning to have an accountant, Consultant Ophthalmologist, employment specialist and somebody from AOP (if possible) to answer …

29 March 2020

COVID-19 – Patient Care at Growing Risk as NHS England ignores Optics

Optical practices in other parts of the UK, as well as pharmacists and dentists, have already been offered emergency NHS funding to enable them to continue providing urgent and essential care during the COVID-19 crisis. But NHS England has given no guidance to practices in England on their role during the crisis, despite constant pressure …

27 March 2020

LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Statement: Clinical Priority Codes

NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.

2 December 2024

Investing in Eye Care Services Could Bring £98M Net Benefits for the NHS per Year, New Findings Show

New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.

29 November 2024

Regional Optical Conferences Take Place Across England

Over the last two weeks, LOCSU have been travelling across England for the Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs).

28 November 2024

Save the Date for NOC 2025!

Our flagship event is back in 2025 bringing together the optical community for another outstanding session of sharing, learning, and networking.

28 November 2024

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