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Norfolk and Waveney Local Optical Committee

Norfolk and Waveney LOC

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:

  • Liaising with local NHS Commissioners and other organisations.
  • Collating General Optical correspondence on mandatory procedures, best practices and benchmarking.
  • Disseminating information to the profession.
  • Developing the role of optometry in the community.
  • Developing partnerships with neighbouring LOCs.
  • Providing professional development and training opportunities for members of the profession.

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Committee Meeting

will be held on Zoom at
07:30p.m.
on
14th May2025

Please email Linda Vernon-Wood (vw42@icloud.com)  at least 48 hours in advance for a link to join the meeting.

Norfolk and Waveney LOC Latest News

CPD Training Day

A note for your diary – We are in the process of finalising a physical attendance  CPD Training Day on Wednesday 18th June. This will take place at Aldiss Park, Norwich Road, East Dereheam. NR20 3PX and will include a minimum of 9 interative CPD points. We will of course, be in touch as soon …

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19 March 2025

NEW Cataract Referral Procedure for Norfolk & Waveney

From 14 Septemeber 2024 all cataract referrlals are to be directed through the  Health West Norfolk (HWN) hub using secure email to the HWN team on: nwicb.cataract@nhs.net  Details of New Cataract Triage Service:       The cataract triage service run by the South Norfolk Referral Management Service (RMS) will end on 30/9/2024. In order to …

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10 September 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

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LOCSU Latest News

LOCSU Levy Reduction Commencing 1 April 2025

LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.

31 March 2025

OFNC Statement: GOS Voucher Values in England to be Frozen for 2025/26

Each year the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) independently sets optical voucher values, dental charges and prescription charges for the coming year.

27 March 2025

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Committee Meeting

will be held on Zoom at
07:30p.m.
on
14th May2025

Please email Linda Vernon-Wood (vw42@icloud.com)  at least 48 hours in advance for a link to join the meeting.

LOCSU

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