Cambridgeshire
We are very pleased to see that you have found the Cambridgeshire LOC site, where we will provide support, advice, and guidance to all the Optometrists in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
While we work to promote the interests of all optometrists with the local commissioners of health services; both primary and secondary; we will - through LOCSU; promote nationally too.
New Content: 12/08/2018 - In the safeguarding documents:-
Please find attached an online copy of the Guidance for Safeguarding Children in General Dental Optical and Pharmaceutical Practice resource pack, which has been sent for distribution by the NW Anglia NHS Trust Foundation.
Purpose and Summary of Document:
The purpose of this guidance is to clarify the roles and responsibilities of general Dental Practitioners, Optical Practitioners and Pharmaceutical Practitioners and their teams, in promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
This guidance informs practitioners about the referral pathways for children and young people where there is a concern, in order for them to understand protocols and procedure requirements in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Essential contact details and guidance of training requirements are also provided.
New News 2:-
Next Educational Event:- The next LOC lecture and CET event will be Thursday 6th September, 7pm arrival for 7.30pm start
Age related macular degeneration; diagnosis and management. Miss Marianne Shiew ,
MBBSLond, FRCSEd(Ophthal) Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
The lecture will address the clinical patterns of presentation of Macula Degeneration to Optometrists and enable them, through pattern recognition to arrive at a clinical diagnosis and refer appropriately to secondary care. The lecture will then discuss and develop an understanding amongst the delegates of techniques of treating macula degeneration, the clinical outcomes, benefits and complications of these procedures
Please note the change of venue. It will be held at:
Conqueror House, Chivers Way, Histon CB24 9PW
Reception and buffet at 7pm. Lecture begins at 7.30.
IMPORTANT bit:
I NEED to know if your going to attend as there is limited space and for catering
If you turn up unannounced then there will not be food for you and no where to sit!
These lectures are extremely well attended so please let me know.
Thank you
John
