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NHS reform continues to be of enormous concern for the optical sector, yet clear direction and strategy specific to optometry has been difficult to obtain. Without strong understanding of the way new structures and hierarchies will operate it is hard to know which stakeholders to engage with and how to best communicate the enormous expertise and resources the sector has to offer.

It is important that the use of optical practice, with its expertise, capacity and convenience, is championed within the current NHS reforms. This is the focus of this year’s National Optical Conference, taking place on November 13-14. The conference programme contains in-depth information on the direction of NHS reform, and opportunities for LOC representatives to contribute their local experience and knowledge to the national debate.