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May 18 2012
This year’s National Optical Conference (NOC) offers practitioners, companies and organisations an excellent opportunity to reach key decision-makers in the development of local eye health services across England and Wales
Organised by the AOP on behalf of LOCSU and the Optical Confederation, the annual event will be held on October 18-19 at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham.
What is the NOC?
The NOC is an annual conference which provides advice and discussion on important issues facing the profession. With a wide range of nationally renowned speakers confirmed, delegates will be updated on the latest news relating to enhanced eye care services. Lectures will cover topics including the NHS reforms, peer discussion and public heath.
The expansion of the profession’s responsibilities can be a major driver for practices to purchase new equipment and this year there will be an exhibition featuring leading industry companies at the heart of the two-day event.
What sponsorship opportunities are available?
Topcon has been confirmed as headline sponsor of the NOC 2012. However, this year organisers have increased the variety of sponsorship opportunities available for companies and organisations. In addition to different sponsorship packages, businesses can also exhibit at the event. For more details, contact Steve Grice on steve.grice@redactive.co.uk or 020 7880 6220.
NOC 2012 – latest news
Online booking is now open for the NOC 2012. LOCSU will again fund one place at the conference for every LOC/ROC. To book your place, visit www.locsu.co.uk
With the programme almost complete, speakers confirmed include:
- Jim Barlow, optical lead on the NHS Commissioning Board Implementation Programme. Mr Barlow’s talk will outline the latest news on local professional networks and the input expected from LOCs to make these a valuable tool in moving eye care up the agenda of clinical commissioning groups
- Richard Carswell, interim chief executive of the AOP, who will present the latest information on what’s in store for GOS and the National Commissioning Board
- Dr Richard Oliver, joint clinical director at Sheffield NHS Clinical Commissioning Group. He will provide an expert analysis of the work that LOCs need to do to get more eye care services commissioned.
All delegates will be invited to attend the AOP Awards dinner on October 18. Now in its second year, the Awards are a great chance to celebrate the achievements of the profession over the past year. Nominations are still being accepted. Log on to www.optometry.co.uk/awards to nominate a group, organisation or individual that deserves to be recognised for their contribution to optics.
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