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Category: Practice News

March 10, 2026
Cybersecurity Webinars for Primary Care – free repeat sessions running

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…

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February 17, 2026
BBG LOC CPD Event: Weds 25th March – The Warren, Hayes

Dear all, Many thanks to all those who attended our first CPD event of 2026 on Monday 26th January, which was led by Prof Bruce Evans. We’re pleased to confirm the details of our next CPD event which will be face-to-face on Wednesday 25th March at The Warren, Croydon Road, Bromley BR2 7AL. Please see…

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February 16, 2026
NIHR Ophthalmology Research Day: Weds 11th March: 9am – 5pm

Dear all, Please click here for details of a NIHR Ophthalmology Research Day on Wednesday 11th March at St Thomas’ Hospital. The Trust and NIHR would like to encourage further research, particularly with regards to partnerships such as MECS and secondary care. There is no cost for attending this event, but numbers are capped at 120, and…

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February 16, 2026
SEL LOCs’ SeeAbility CPD – Easy Eyecare for People with Learning Disabilities

Dear All, SeeAbility are running an online CPD accreditation session for the South-East London Easy Eyecare Service on Thursday 26th February at 7pm. This is a specialist eye care service for people with learning disabilities and autistic people of all ages, who are registered with a South -East London GP. Please click here for more details. Please click here to…

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January 12, 2026
Optometrists’ Blood Pressure Survey

Dear All, Please see below for an invitation to complete an Optometrists’ Blood Pressure Survey. This is part of a study exploring the feasibility of implementing a blood pressure service in community optometrist/opticians’ practices. Please click here to access the survey. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich LOC     Letter of Invitation Dear Colleague, I am…

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December 30, 2025
Acuity Newsletter

Dear all, Acuity is the College of Optometrists’ professional development journal. It’s available in printed and digital formats and has news and analysis from across the profession along with CPD articles. Please click here for more information. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

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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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