Ashton Wigan Leigh LOC

ALW LOC linked to the Wigan Borough Clinical Commissioning Group (WBCCG) represents all optometrists and optical contractors who practice in these areas.

[Ashton Wigan Leigh LOC @WiganLoc]

A fantastic Peer Review session courtesy of SpaMedica at our annual ALWLOC AGM.
It has been a very productive year for our LOC and we look forward to another year of helping promote Optometry to our communities and helping our contractors and performers.

[Ashton Wigan Leigh LOC @WiganLoc]

To mark #IWD2023 LOCSU are delighted to share with you a special female focussed podcast.

CEO Janice Foster talks to optical professionals Farah Awan, @Danielle & Simone Mason.

30 mins of energy and motivation on a cold Wednesday... have a listen 🎧

https://t.co/0GnzX3pTvt

[Ashton Wigan Leigh LOC @WiganLoc]

Primary Eyecare Services is proud to be participating in Race Equality Week, which takes place next week between 6 and 12 February 2023.
Race Equality Week will unite thousands of organisations in action to address race inequality in the workplace.

[Ashton Wigan Leigh LOC @WiganLoc]

What a fantastic Peer Review organised by the LOC for our local Optoms, DOs and CLOs carried out by Lyndon Taylor.
A great turnout and great discussions had by all.
Topics discussed ranged from DVLA visual driving standards, contact lenses and ocular pathology.

[LOCSU @LOCSU]

#glaucomaawarenessmonth, is an important time to spread the word about this sight-threatening disease.

You can find a growing list of glaucoma case studies on the our website ➡️ https://t.co/XCnnl1DlGA

#optometry
#dispensingopticians
#opticians

[College of Optometrists @CollegeOptomUK]

Our research has revealed that 71% of respondents didn't realise that it's illegal to sell contact lenses without a prescription unless supervised by a registered #optometrist, dispensing optician or doctor in the UK.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/D5EGigNr5b

[GM East LOC @GMEastLOC]

Are you aware that the DVLA list of notifiable eye conditions has been updated, following guidance from @The_AOP? See the link to the @OptometryToday article to find out more https://t.co/awvS8rSVtK

[LOCSU @LOCSU]

#NOC22 Review

Professor @AntonEmmanuel2 head of @WRES_team gave the conference a thought provoking speech about equality and fairness.

Afterwards we asked him why getting equality right matters:

#optometry #dispensingopticians #opticians

[Ashton Wigan Leigh LOC @WiganLoc]

Amazing few days at #NOC22 in Leeds!
Having only joined @WiganLoc in June this was a great opportunity to network and upskill and very different to the day job!
So much planned for the future of eyecare very exciting and inspiring.. Bring it on!

#noc22 #locsu #primarycare #aop

[ABDO Membership @ABDOMembership]

Never had an eye examination? Eye examinations pick up eye disease before you notice any problems. Book one now! #WSD #WorldSightDay #LoveYourEyes

[Optician magazine @opticianonline]

National Eye Health Week 2022 wrapped up: We've collated some of the activities across the sector, from social campaigns, practice advice to eye health research. See here: https://t.co/IYqP8WMy3D

#EyeWeek #NEHW2022 #visionmatters @CollegeOptomUK @glaucoma_uk @myvisionmatters

[Ashton Wigan Leigh LOC @WiganLoc]

NHS England ends financial pandemic support.

https://t.co/k3mMkHBCET

[Ashton Wigan Leigh LOC @WiganLoc]

A few people have had a problem with the link to the Vaccination booking that is embedded in the document from GM. Its not universal as others have checked and found no slots, whilst some have managed to book this morning. So keep checking.
https://t.co/2g5AbQZG0H

[Ashton Wigan Leigh LOC @WiganLoc]

Welcome to the Ashton Wigan and Leigh LOC Twitter Page.
Keep up to date with the latest happenings in the region and feel free to get in touch.

#alwloc