Plans have been announced by the College of Optometrists to significantly increase the number of Minor Eye Conditions Service (Mecs) practical assessments across England.
The College said it would be working with Locsu and Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre (Wopec) to run additional practical assessments to meet demand from the profession.
It will now host Part 2 assessment events, increasing the number of places available to optometrists. Wopec already provides Mecs Part 1 online training, funded by Locsu, and will continue to work with LOCs and commissioners to run its Osce Part 2 assessments.
Katrina Venerus, Locsu managing director, said: ‘The new Breakthrough Strategy for the sector aims to make MECS central to every LOC and practice around the country. For our part, as a profession, we have to push ahead and show CCGs that we have a ready and able workforce that is committed to playing a wider role within the NHS, particularly to meet the increased eye health services.
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