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Latest On EeRs In Walsall

  EeRS is now live for all practices in Walsall. We’re excited to announce that EeRS is now live across all practices in Walsall. A huge thank you to all the Walsall practices that have implemented EeRS and are actively making referrals through Cinapsis. With almost 96% practice engagement, this is a fantastic achievement! The …

14 November 2024

Cataract Waiting Times – March 2024

For the latest cataract waiting times, across the Black Country and Birmingham, visit: Heart of West Midlands Cataract Waiting Times

1 March 2024

Birmingham, Solihull & Black Country Workforce Development Training Grants – Applications: Spring 2024

Dear Walsall Performers and Contractors, The window is now open for the Spring 24 Workforce Development Training Grants Applications. The grant covers part of the cost of a Higher Qualification course. The Grants Form is now live and open, it can be found at: Spring 2024 Grant Application Form. Information on how to apply is attached below: Grant Offers …

11 February 2024

Walsall EeRS Updates

Walsall Electronic Referral System (EeRS) Updates   Walsall LOC has reached out to all practices in regards to EeRS implementation since May 2023. We have contacted all multiples’ head offices as well. EeRS is going to replace the Gos 18 and how we presently refer our patients to GPs and to Eye Hospitals. Further resources …

11 February 2024

Introducing… EeRS – The Electronic Eyecare Referral Service

What? The system that will be used for EeRS is called Cinapsis. It will be used across the whole midlands area and is already successful in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. When? Expected to be landing December 2023, pilot practices will have gone ahead before this but there is currently a delay – we will keep you …

30 May 2023

LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Statement: GOS Voucher Values in England to be Frozen for 2025/26

Each year the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) independently sets optical voucher values, dental charges and prescription charges for the coming year.

27 March 2025

OFNC Statement: Delay in GOS Fees Announcement and Early Warning of Inflation Only Increases

GOS contractors will have been expecting an announcement about GOS fees and grants in 2025/26 with the start of new financial year only 13 days away.

20 March 2025

GOC Meets All PSA Standards of Good Regulation for Third Year

The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care has published its review of the General Optical Council’s performance in 2023-24.

12 March 2025

LOCSU Is Excited To Announce That Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) Is Now Live!

This year’s event will take place on Sunday 18 – Monday 19 May 2025 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

6 March 2025

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