Our 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held at 11.45am on Tuesday 14th November at the National Optical Conference, Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire All LOCs are invited to attend. The meeting documents are available by clicking the links below: AGM 2023 Agenda AGM 2022 Minutes Annual Report 2022-2023 Director Nomination Form
National Eye Health Week 2023 takes place 18 – 24 September
We’re delighted to inform you that The Central Fund is collaborating with Inspiring Success to bring you CPD accredited Wellbeing Workshops to support your local practice workforce.Wellbeing is so important in all aspects of life. Until now there hasn’t been enough to support the wellbeing of eyecare professionals. 1 in 4 adults have a diagnosable mental health condition, the most common…
a National Eye Health Week campaign highlighting motorists’ responsibility to ensure their vision is roadworthy
There was good attendance at the 2022 Annual General Meeting which was held on Tuesday 11th October at the National Optical Conference, Leeds. The meeting minutes and reports can be found by clicking the links below: AGM 2022 Minutes Annual Report 2021-2022
The report calls for the adoption of ‘Primary Care at Scale’, the purpose of which is to extend the provision of health and care services within a community setting through an integrated, team-based approach.
The next directors meetings are at 9am on the 13th June, 12th September and 13th December 2023. Meetings are virtual.Anyone wishing to attend please contact info@centralfund.org.uk. Reviews of funding applications are not open to observers.
The Central Fund supported this year’s campaign “Love Your Lenses 2022”
To raise awareness of safe contact lens wear, safe contact lens purchase and the health benefits of contact lenses.
February 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Conference of Ophthalmic Optician Representatives of Local Optical Committees resolving to establish a Central (Local Optical Committee) Fund. The Fund collected Voluntary levies through LOCs to support the task of co-ordinating the work and activities of local optical committees, and providing them with necessary help and guidance.…
Partnering with Eye Health UK to support National Eye Health Week 2021