The countdown to the end of the final CET cycle has arrived and the College is here to help. We’ve created a road map linking you to key resources to get your CET points and fulfil your competencies in each area – including an interactive CET listing! ➡️ bit.ly/302Kzjf

CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is the new name for our CET scheme: Beginning 1 January 2022.

Guidance for Afghan refugees seeking optometry services has been issued. Details here: buff.ly/3BnXA4V #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians

DurhamLOC NTW LOC Tees LOC Open invite to Optometrists in the region to attend our upcoming open day.

We want to remind you that the 2021 CET claims window will close at midnight on 31 October. If you haven't already submitted your CET claim, please make sure you do so before the end of this month. #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians #CET

Our next Induction programme is due to commence on Monday 8th November. It’s for LOC members or those who will be involved in their LOC and all the dates and what’s involved can be found on our website here buff.ly/3uRNR47 #optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians

Access to lateral flow tests has recently changed. Full details here: loc-online.co.uk/northumberland…

Contractors please check your emails and respond to the expression of interest email.

Please see updated referral pathways. loc-online.co.uk/northumberland…

The Great North Care Record is looking to gather your thoughts on a digital service enabling the sharing of health and care information between health and care staff and members of the public👇 mmcinsights.co.uk/publicgncr/ Great North Care Record

For the latest EeRS Procurement in NE&Y loc-online.co.uk/northumberland…

The RNIB are developing training for optometrists, DOs and other eyecare staff to help them develop their skills and knowledge around the impact of sight loss so they can support their sight impaired patients with confidence. forms.office.com/pages/response…

Help us transform eyecare in NTW by completing our survey. If you are an NTW contractor, the LOC would be very grateful if you can spare two minutes and complete the survey below. Thankyou 🙂 loc-online.co.uk/northumberland…

The NTW LOC's response to the General Optical Council call for evidence can be viewed here. loc-online.co.uk/northumberland…

@ntwloc are attending a Health Inequalities Collaboration day hoping to raise the question of impact of preventable sight loss across the #NENC #optometry #eyecare

Update from Primary Eyecare Services (PES) on patients for Post Operative follow-up appointments sent from Independent Sector Providers. loc-online.co.uk/northumberland…

Fancy helping with research? Sonali Dave is seeking optometrists to help with an AMD research project. Find out more here: loc-online.co.uk/northumberland…

NTWLOC have been at #NENCMECC raising awareness of including optometry and good eyesight in conversations. There were some great discussions around digital literacy, personalised care, and people with additional needs. Stephanie Cairns LOCSU Tees LOC North East and North Cumbria NHS DurhamLOC

Optometry friends please share with your practice staff! Limited places still available. Bespoke Free training loc-online.co.uk/.../optometry-…