Emergency Referrals
Following the EeRS role out – please continue to call UEC for all Emergencies
21 September 2023
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Shropshire LOC Latest News
Wet AMD Referrals following MECS
All Wet AMD referrals following a MECS are required to be emailed to SATH Fast Track with attached OCT scans if possible. Going forward following the role out of EeRS, these should be sent via Cynapsis EeRS portal
21 September 2023
EeRS Launch
What is it? EeRS stands for Electonic Eyecare Referral System. We are very excited to announce that Shropshire have been chosen as one of the early adopter regions for the launch of EeRS. This will make all referrals in Shropshire faster and more reliable, with a direct referral to Ophthalmology. It will also allow a …
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21 September 2023
LOCSU Latest News
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
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