As the festive period approaches us, North & North East Lincolnshire LOC would like to wish you all a happy, healthy Christmas and New Year! #YourLOC #LOC #LOCSU #Optician #Scunthorpe #Brigg #Winterton #Barton #Immingham #Grimsby #Cleethorpes #Epworth

We’re starting 2024 by listening. Join us online, share your views and help us place you front and centre as we co-create services to meet LOC needs. There are two on-line events this month. ➡️ buff.ly/40hErig #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians

Dispensing advice for #Myopia with Daryl Newsome of #ABDO 💭👇 bit.ly/41YVW81

Almost anyone can learn the braille #alphabet and #numbers, and it only takes a few weeks! If you fancy the challenge, check out our free, self-paced #Braille for #Beginners #course: braillists.org/beginners

Applications are now open for the next intake of the Management and Leadership Training courses. Choose from: Continuing Improvement Certificate Growing Leader Certificate Management and Leadership Diploma Management Essentials Certificate buff.ly/4aFkE0Z

Are you aware of the legal obligation to carry out risk assessments in your optometry practice? From identifying potential hazards to fine-tuning infection control, our latest #Acuity article offers steps to ensure you and your staff are prepared ➡️ coptom.uk/472EyA6

The development of the standard service specification for Community Minor and Urgent Eye Care has progressed well. Here’s the latest ➡️ buff.ly/3Ha3o6A #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians

We have published new position statements on optometry’s role in revolutionising glaucoma care in England and driving IT connectivity to cut avoidable patient referrals between primary and secondary eye care. Learn more: ow.ly/cLgW50QpYTG

The #OptometryTomorrow conference program is out! What to expect: 🔬 27 hands-on workshops 🗣️ 56 personalized group sessions 🔍 12 Peer Review sessions 👥 10 business & communication skills workshops Plan your experience now ➡️ coptom.uk/OT24Programme

We  spoke to Zoe Richmond, LOCSU clinical director, who has led the delivery group for the standard service specification, to learn more about the development of the project. Read more here: ow.ly/c39i50QqGlb Zoe Richmond #OT

1 in 32 people could currently test positive for COVID-19. The College, along with ABDO, AOP, FODO and LOCSU, has issued a joint statement, and advises on, protecting patients and staff against seasonal illnesses coptom.uk/48BixKd

Your Local Optical Committee is your route to making an impact. Find out why becoming involved in #YourLOC can help you influence change. Read John’s story here ➡️ buff.ly/3Hklx1E #optometry #dispensingoptician #optician

Optometrists and dispensing opticians are now eligible for the Blue Light Card discount scheme, which offers exclusive retail savings to NHS workers, emergency services and the armed forces. Learn more: ow.ly/gSHT50Qu3YX

Great news!!! 😀

Our latest newsletter is out: • GOS fee imposed • Joining your LOC & succession planning podcast • GOC workforce survey • GOC consultation Read here ➡️ buff.ly/3PFRO7F #optometry #dispensingopticians

Minutes from our January 2024 meeting are now available online for members only. To view, register with us at loc-online.co.uk/northandnorthe…

CPD event!!!!!!!!!!!! Thursday 23rd May Online 7.30pm start See link for details and register......... loc-online.co.uk/northandnorthe…

It's AGM time!! loc-online.co.uk/northandnorthe… Thursday 11th July 2024 at 7.30pm via Zoom. Please register via a DM here or email our [email protected] We look forward to seeing you there! #LOCAGM #LOC #opticians #AGM #LOCSU

HNY Eyecare CPD SPRINT Event, Hospital Contact Lenses with Mr Brian Melia, Thursday 23.01.25 7.30pm start. Session 4: - Hospital Contact Lenses - Mr Brian Melia, Head of Optometry - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Book your place now at: loc-online.co.uk/northandnorthe…

2025 CPD and AGM event at Forrest Pines, Scunthorpe 18th September 2025. Book your attendance here : eventbrite.co.uk/e/148294044779… See you there!!