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Category: Practice News

November 24, 2025
Crisis At Christmas Healthcare Volunteer Roles

Dear Colleagues,    On behalf of Crisis, we have been asked to share an important opportunity to make a difference this festive season. The organisation is looking for volunteers to provide essential eye care for Crisis homelessness centres across London. Please click here for a flyer with more details about the initiative and how you…

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October 7, 2025
College of Optometrists Article: What the NHS 10-Year Health Plan means for optometry in England

Dear all, Please click here for the College of Optometrists Article: What the NHS 10-Year Health Plan means for optometry in England. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

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September 24, 2025
Claims with ‘Withheld’ Status

Dear all, Please click here for a message from the PCSE Ophthalmic Payments Team regarding claims with ‘withheld’ status. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

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September 19, 2025
Optometry Referrals & Patient Choice

Dear all, Please click here for a copy of a letter from NHSE London regarding patient choice. With regards to patient choice in areas with a Single Point of Access, please also note page 6 of the SEL referral guidance, which states that the referrer should, wherever possible, specify HES preference. Please click here for a copy of the…

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September 8, 2025
Open consultation: Extend medicines for optometrists and contact lens opticians

Dear all, Please click here for information on an open consultation on updating the medicines that optometrists and CLOs can sell, supply and, in some cases, administer across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

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September 8, 2025
Gloucestershire Research & Education Group

Dear all, Please click here for details of courses run by the Gloucestershire Research & Education Group. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

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June 11, 2025
Referring Cataract Patients

Dear all, Please click here for the College of Optometrists’ response to recent newspaper reports on cataract referrals. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

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June 5, 2025
SPoA: “A Close Call: Primary Angle Closure” Teaching – 23rd June

Dear All, Please click here for details of the next North-East London Single Point of Access education event which will take place on Monday 23rd June from 19:00-20:15. It will cover primary angle closure grading and management. Please click here to register. Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

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May 27, 2025
Updates from PCSE

Dear All, Please click on the links below for recent information from PCSE.   Update for PCSE Online Ophthalmic Users New PCSE Online functionality ​for Ophthalmic contractors New PCSE Online functionality ​for Ophthalmic contractors: update   Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

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April 24, 2025
POS Triage Applications: Deadline – 6th May 2025

Dear All, As you will know, the Optometrist Triage Service is an integral part of the local community eye care service. The contributions made by the current triage team have ensured timely, safe and effective care for patients across the region. As the service has evolved, so too have the needs of our patients and…

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