Alistair Burt to speak at NOC

Health minister Alistair Burt has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at this autumn’s National Optical Conference (NOC).

The minister of state for community and social care, who is responsible for primary care services, will be part of the lecture programme set to be delivered by specialists from the NHS, ophthalmology and optical sectors.

‘Mr Burt outlined his intention to work more closely with the Optical Confederation and Locsu following our first meeting at the Department of Health in December,’ said Locsu managing director Katrina Venerus. ‘We hope that the minister’s attendance at NOC signals a growing recognition through our breakthrough strategy that the optical sector has its sleeves rolled up and ready to deliver on behalf of the NHS in primary care, which Mr Burt is responsible for.’