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Durham LOC News

URGENT INFORMATION FOR ALL OPTOMETRISTS

30.10.2016

North Durham CCG has notified Durham LOC of a change to the way in which they are managing referrals for 5 specialities including Ophthalmology. The new pathway is a pilot and is called “Rapid Specialist Opinion”. For further information please follow this link. ... Read more

Contact details for Primary Care Support services.

22.08.2016

This PDF contains the new details for Primary Care Support services. ... Read more

The potential of an IOP repeat readings service

17.09.2015

Durham LOC has been praised for its work in supporting a review of current pathways with a view to developing new improved pathways, offering better outcomes for patients, care closer to home and a reduction in outpatient ophthalmology activity. "This audit is a great example of how good quality d ... Read more

Optometry position

17.09.2015

Gillie and partners, a long established independent practice are offering a long term locum position, three days a week ( very flexible ) either as employed part time basis, or, self employed. ... Read more

Pre-reg. post

04.03.2015

A final year student, originally from Northern England and presently at Anglia Ruskin, is looking for a pre-reg. post in the area. If your practice has a vacancy please email details to the address on the right and we will forward them on to her. ... Read more

LOC Subcontractor company checklist

14.02.2015

You will be aware that in your declaration to provide community services there was a requirement to complete in http://www.qualityinoptometry.co.uk/ the LOC Subcontractor company checklist by March 31st 2015. At the launch event held last October, PENE advised that there would be some guidance avail ... Read more

Managing Non-Tolerance Issues

12.01.2015

In December 2014 the Optical Confederation issued guidance which "changes traditional thinking on some aspects of handling non-tolerance. In essence it states that when a practice accepts a “walk-in” prescription then they should also accept responsibility for financing and managing any non-toleranc ... Read more

NHS logo

12.12.2014

The Optical Confederation and the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC) are pleased to announce that optometrists, opticians and optical businesses may now use the NHS logo to signpost the NHS services they offer in England. This development comes following discussions throughout 2014 between ... Read more

College Council members for the North East

19.03.2015

Following the recent AGM at Optometry Tomorrow, the College is delighted to confirm that the Council members for our region are: Dr George Anthony Gibson MCOptom BSc PhD Sarah Townsend MCOptom BSc Dip TP(IP) They are our local elected College representatives and you can contact them with any issue ... Read more

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