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.
The Central Fund is delighted to announce its support for National Eye Health Week 2024 National Eye Health week is Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th September. The Central Fund’s support is enabling the production and distribution of the much loved Vista Magazine. As well as available online, hard copies will be distributed to core practice supporters (sign …
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26 July 2024
eGOS claim query improvements now live
25 June 2024
The Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board has issued new guidance for referring of patients in need of cataract surgery. This guidance unifies procedures and standards and applies to referrals to all NHS providers in the district. A new Cataract Threshold Policy and Cataract Referral Form have been issued and are to be implemented with immediate …
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17 March 2024
Problem solving, finding solutions and having a positive impact on someone’s life were the most appealing parts of a career within optometry for LOCSU’s newest advancement lead, Sid Maher.
25 July 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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