Dear All, Please see below for a message from LOCSU regarding an important OFNC survey for contractors. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich LOC ********************************************************************************************************************************************** IMPORTANT: OFNC urges all contractors in England to take part in new survey to assess unfunded GOS workload.  As per the attached press release, OFNC is asking all contractors in…

We would just like to remind all local practices that repairs to children’s spectacles provided using an HES voucher, are eligible for a GOS4 repair voucher in the usual way. There is no need to contact the hospital asking for another HES voucher, if you are satisfied that a repair can be completed following the usual criteria. We…

Dear all, Please see below for details of some repeat free webinar sessions on cybersecurity for Primary Care. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC ***************************************************************************************** Dear colleagues, NHS England have teamed up with the City of London Police’s Cyber Griffin team to deliver a series of free cybersecurity webinars for primary care organisations: General…

Dear All, Please see below for an important message from King’s Denmark Hill regarding maintenance work. Please bear this in mind when referring your patients. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

Dear All, Please click here for a letter sent jointly on behalf of the two Southeast London (SEL) Local Optical Committees (LOCs) and Primary Ophthalmic Services (POS) to reiterate the SEL Integrated Care Board (ICB) commissioned cataract referral pathway and to highlight important patient safety and professional governance considerations. Please share with all colleagues in…

Dear all, Please click here to see the updated SEL HES waiting times. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

Dear all, Please click on the links below for information for the National Eye Health Week 2025: 22-28 September. LOCSU Information: National Eye Health Week 2025: 22-28 September – LOCSU Digital and Social Media Resources: Digital & Social Media Resources – National Eye Health Week Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

Dear All, We have been asked by Harinder Grewal (Programme Manager, Strategic Transformation, NHS England- London) to circulate details of a survey which is open to all members in the LOC area. Hari is an optometrist and MSc student running an exciting 5 minute survey on Artificial Intelligence in London Eye Care. Please click on the following…

Dear all, NHS England have asked us to remind all members of the arrangements for interpreting services in Optical practices for NHS patients receiving General Ophthalmic Services (GOS).  Please click here for a copy. Please share these arrangements with all practice staff including reception staff who may be responsible for booking these services for patients. Kind regards, Bexley,…

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…