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Norfolk and Waveney Local Optical Committee

Norfolk and Waveney LOC

Norfolk & Waveney LOC is a statutory organisation representing Performers and Contractors providing General Ophthalmic Services within the Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) area. The principal role of the LOC is to promote optometry within the local health economy for the benefit of the NHS and patients and to provide information and assistance to local contractors and performers by:

  • Liaising with local NHS Commissioners and other organisations.
  • Collating General Optical correspondence on mandatory procedures, best practices and benchmarking.
  • Disseminating information to the profession.
  • Developing the role of optometry in the community.
  • Developing partnerships with neighbouring LOCs.
  • Providing professional development and training opportunities for members of the profession.

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Committee Meeting

will be held on Zoom at
07:30p.m.
on
11th September 2024

Please email Linda Vernon-Wood (vw42@icloud.com)  at least 48 hours in advance for a link to join the meeting.

Norfolk and Waveney LOC Latest News

NEW Cataract Referral Procedure for Norfolk & Waveney

From 14 Septemeber 2024 all cataract referrlals are to be directed through the  Health West Norfolk (HWN) hub using secure email to the HWN team on: nwicb.cataract@nhs.net  Details of New Cataract Triage Service:       The cataract triage service run by the South Norfolk Referral Management Service (RMS) will end on 30/9/2024. In order to …

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10 September 2024

ACES CPD Accredited Online Events

Anglia Community Eye Services (ACES) are inviting all members of the Norfolk & Waveney LOC to join them at one of the of the seven on-line accredited CPD events starting on 20th August 2024.  You will have the opportunity to improve your practice and develop your skills by learning from Dr Lee O’Mara, one of …

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30 July 2024

Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine Retinal Monitotring Requests

The LOC is aware that a number of practices have been approached by patients taking chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) with a request from their consultant for a GOS eye examination to monitor any retinal changes. This type of examination does not fall within the scope of  NHS GOS provision and as the letter states: ‘The …

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27 July 2024

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LOCSU Latest News

LOCSU Annual Report 2023/24 Published

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

31 October 2024

LOCSU is Recruiting a New Board Member

LOCSU is currently looking to recruit one new Board Director (clinical) for a three year term.

28 October 2024

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Committee Meeting

will be held on Zoom at
07:30p.m.
on
11th September 2024

Please email Linda Vernon-Wood (vw42@icloud.com)  at least 48 hours in advance for a link to join the meeting.

LOCSU

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