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Emergency Referrals

Following the EeRS role out – please continue to call UEC for all Emergencies

21 September 2023

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 …

21 September 2023

Shropshire Children’s Pathway

For practices previously registered for the Children’s pathway, this service will be re-commencing. If you wish to continue your involvement with this pathway please contact Bridget Morgan at CHEC who will be happy to provide further information. bridget.morgan@communityeyecare.org.uk

13 May 2021

OFNC Update

The latest advice from the OFNC can be found by clicking here

8 April 2020

Shropshire ECLO

SHROPSHIRE NEWS ECLO Shropshire and Telford NHS Trusts have appointend an ECLO, Eyecare Contact Liason Officer, Emma Chaplin.  Her role is to offer support and information to people with sight loss, their families and carers.

6 February 2020

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

Fionnuala Kidd Steps into New Senior LOC Advancement Lead Role

We are pleased to share that Fionnuala Kidd has stepped into the newly created role of Senior Advancement Lead.

12 November 2024

LOCSU’s Regional Optical Conferences

LOCSU is holding the first ever Regional Optical Conferences, and we’re excited to see and speak to LOCs across the country!

11 November 2024

LOCSU Annual Report 2023/24 Published

The report includes events of 2023/24 and covers LOCSU priorities.

31 October 2024

Find out about our upcoming events:

Conference and Education/CPD Event – 19th November 2023 @ Ramada, Telford. 10am – 4pm.

 

Find out about our upcoming events:

Conference and Education/CPD Event – 19th November 2023 @ Ramada, Telford. 10am – 4pm.

 

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