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Ed Adkins

12 December 2020

Originally from Milton Keynes, I graduated from Aston in 1996 and put down roots in Diss.
As an Independent Prescriber, I am interested in eye disease & eye injuries, but most of all, I enjoy making people see well.
I have been a member of the LOC since 2006, acting as Hon. Secretary for the majority of that time. My main responsibility is communication with fellow optometrists and dispensing opticians in Norfolk & Waveney.

Norfolk and Waveney LOC Latest News

Norfolk Autism Awareness Week – CPD Training

Coinciding with Norfolk Autism Awareness Week (2nd – 8th April), Health Education England has developed the Oliver McGowan mandatory learning disability and autism training programme as it’s a requirement for all CQC regulated health and care providers. It is not mandatory for optical practice staff. The barriers to eye care this group experience is well …

20 March 2024

New Cataract Referral Policy

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 …

17 March 2024

Covid-19 Management Advice

The below has been published in collaboration with ABDO, The AOP, FODO & LOCSU.  COVID-19 Due to the increasing case prevalence of seasonal flu, COVID-19 and respiratory illness, it is vital that practices maintain high standards of infection protection and controls, and stay vigilant to local public health advice. MORE

17 January 2024

NNUH Eye Casualty New Email Address

NNUH has notified us that the email address for Eye Casualty has been updated. Emergency and urgent referrals should be made using the information HERE

1 December 2023

COVID-19 Boosters available now

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced the start of a booster vaccination programme that includes frontline health workers. Full information HERE

15 September 2023

LOCSU Latest news

OFNC – Derisory GOS Fee Imposed by DHSC

Government has today announced that it has decided to impose another real-terms cut to the NHS sight test fee.

26 March 2024