Norfolk and Waveney Local Optical Committee
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:
Please email Linda Vernon-Wood (vw42@icloud.com) at least 48 hours in advance for a link to join the meeting.
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
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
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
Are you new to your LOC? Book now to join the next LOC Induction Course, beginning on Monday 13 January 2025.
11 October 2024
Please email Linda Vernon-Wood (vw42@icloud.com) at least 48 hours in advance for a link to join the meeting.
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