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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.
Monday 1st June 2026
Future Meetings:
3rd August 2026
5th October 2026
7th December 2026
6th May 2026
Hot Weather Toolkit 2026 (1) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a red heat-health (HHA) for the South West from 01:00am on Wednesday 24 June until 11:00pm on Thursday 25 June. This is the second time a red HHA has been issued, the first having been issued in July 2022. A red heat-health …
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23 June 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 …
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25 March 2026
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 …
Continue reading “Meet the Committee – Andrew Edwards”
16 March 2026
LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting.
10 July 2026
Monday 1st June 2026
Future Meetings:
3rd August 2026
5th October 2026
7th December 2026
6th May 2026
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