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Avon LOC

Avon Local Optical Committee is the official statutory body representing Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians within the area. The LOC works closely with local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s) to create community eye care services which provide accessibility for patients, supports the NHS, and promotes the skill set of eyecare professionals within the Avon area.

This website has been developed to be a source of up to date advice for local eye care professionals, and to allow easy access to useful documents, information, and guidelines.  We will also share upcoming news and events regularly that is specifically related to optics in the Avon area.

Our Next Meeting:

Monday 23rd March 2026

Future Meetings:

1st June 2026

3rd August 2026

5th October 2026

7th December 2026

AGM:

6th May 2026

Avon LOC Latest News

Avon LOC AGM & Education Evening – Wednesday 6th May 2026

To All local Contractors & Performers in the Avon LOC area: Notification of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Avon LOC will be held on Wednesday 6th May, 630pm at Bristol & Bath Science Park, Dirac Cres, Bristol BS16 7FR The evening will begin with a buffet and finish with a CPD lecture – more details …

25 March 2026

Meet the Committee – Andrew Edwards

  With over 15 years on the Avon LOC committee — including time as Vice Chair and now as BaNES Lead — Andrew Edwards has seen significant change in community eye care. We caught up with him to reflect on how things have evolved, what he’s most proud of, and what he thinks the future …

16 March 2026

Newmedica CPD Event – Eye‑dentify – Trichiasis vs Entropion

(Hosted by Newmedica Bristol Tuesday 28 April 2026, 18:00–21:00) Avon LOC members are warmly invited to attend Newmedica Bristol’s next CPD event at their Aztec West clinic. This 3‑point interactive workshop is designed for optometrists and dispensing opticians who want to strengthen their confidence in recognising and managing trichiasis and entropion in primary care. The session focuses on practical differentiation between …

11 March 2026

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LOCSU Latest News

Entries Open for Annual HSJ Awards

Entries are now open for the latest annual HSJ Awards, with LOCs given the opportunity to share their most impactful projects.

8 April 2026

LOCSU Bulletin – 02 April 2026, Issue 85

LOCSU have shared the latest edition of the bulletin, packed with useful information for LOCs, new resources and important signposting.

2 April 2026

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Our Next Meeting:

Monday 23rd March 2026

Future Meetings:

1st June 2026

3rd August 2026

5th October 2026

7th December 2026

AGM:

6th May 2026

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