Julien Nelson
7 December 2020
I am a Dispensing Optician in North Norfolk. The LOC has a very important role in helping practices to navigate compliance; never more important than now. I have been involved with Clinical Governance for the last six years, but have stepped back from this and now aim to support LOC in other ways.
Norfolk and Waveney LOC Latest News
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
Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine Retinal Monitotring Requests
The LOC is aware that a number of practices have been approached by patients taking chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) with a request from their consultant for a GOS eye examination to monitor any retinal changes. This type of examination does not fall within the scope of NHS GOS provision and as the letter states: ‘The …
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27 July 2024