DurhamLOC

📢 Durham LOC’s next committee meeting is next Tuesday, 9th September at 6.45pm via Zoom ⬇️ Comment below if you’d like the link to join - anyone is welcome to observe #optometry #yourloc

Today is the last day patients can be referred in to the Cataract Pre-Op scheme in County Durham Optometrists are no longer under any obligation to discuss risks, benefits and choice of provider as part of a GOS sight test. Patients should be directed to their GP.

📢 Don’t forget it’s our committee meeting tomorrow evening at 6.45pm via Zoom Please contact if you would like a link to observe. A lot to discuss following the unfortunate cessation of the Cataract Pre-Op scheme #optometry #yourloc

📢 Our next committee meeting is Tuesday 15th July at 6.45pm via Zoom. Observers welcome.

Thank you everyone who came to the Durham LOC CPD and AGM Event! We hope you enjoyed the Peer Review and the updates from LOCSU and PES. We are happy to announce we have 2 new committee members. Remember that we are YOUR voice for Optometry in County Durham and Darlington.

‼️Our AGM, including CPD Peer Review, is a week today on Wednesday 4th June. We’d love to see you there. Register here: eventleaf.com/Attendee/Atten…

📣 Durham LOC AGM Wednesday 4th June Includes a 3 point CPD Peer Review We’d love you to join us! Attendance invite link below: eventleaf.com/Attendee/Atten…

📢 The AGM of Durham LOC will be held on Wednesday 4th June at Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham at 6.30pm ✔️ In addition to the AGM, we will be providing free CPD in the form of a peer review 👁️ Keep a watch on your emails for the registration link which will be shared soon.

A change of date for our next committee meeting - it’s now Tuesday 8th April at 6.45pm via Zoom. Observers are welcome, comment/message if you would like a link to join #optometry #yourloc

Please see the website for updates on funding for higher qualifications and new job vacancies: loc-online.co.uk/durham-loc/?fb… #optometry #yourloc

The Primary Care Collaborative is being supported by NECS to help develop a Primary Care Workforce Strategy. If you could spare less than three minutes to complete the questionnaire that would be fantastic. Thanks! forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

Our next committee meeting is at 6.45pm tomorrow, Monday 27th January via Zoom. Observers are always welcome - let us know if you want a link to join. #optometry #yourloc

📣 Our last LOC Committee meeting of 2024 is tonight! 🔴 6.45pm via Zoom, observers welcome, please DM your email address if you would like the link to attend #optometry #yourloc

👁️ We were in York for the ROC today 🗣️ We discussed constitutions, shared care, SPoA, EeRS and more 🤔 If you want to know what this means for you, attend our next meeting on Monday 2nd December via Zoom ⬇️ Comment below if you’d like more info @LOCSU #yourloc

This is the course you need if you’re new into an LOC or you’re newish into an LOC! The LOCSU induction course is ideal for both complete beginners who may not have attended a meeting yet, through to members who have been on the LOC for a couple of years but may not have attended the induction course before. Bookings are now open and full details are here ➡️ buff.ly/3Yleajz #optometry #personaldevelopment #training #dispensingopticians #opticians

LOCSU is currently looking to recruit one new Board Director (clinical) for a three year term. The LOCSU Board has a vital role in the governance of the organisation; ensuring it is effectively and properly run and is meeting its overall purpose. Our Board Directors have a wide range of knowledge and experience. You have until the end of November to apply. Details here ➡️ buff.ly/4eawiBj #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians #boardappointment #recruitment

Did you know Durham County Council have a Sensory Support Team? Details at durham.gov.uk/deafblind #yourloc #optometry #support @DurhamCouncil

We’re proud to be supporting National Eye Health Week by spreading the word about the importance of good eye health. #NEHW #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians

We had a really thought provoking committee meeting last night regarding changes that could be happening with referral processes in our area. If you are interested/excited/concerned about the future of Optometry, come along to our next meeting. Monday 2nd December, 6.45pm.

📢 Our next committee meeting is on Monday at 6.45pm via Zoom. There is a lot to discuss. If anyone would like to observe, please let us know and we can send you a link