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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 3rd February 2025

Future Meetings:

Monday 31st March 2025

Monday 2nd June 2025

Monday 4th August 2025

Monday 6th October 2025

Monday 1st December 2025

 

 

 

 

Avon LOC Latest News

Dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy – What’s new ? Watery eyes & Blepharoplasty

CPD Event: Dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy – What’s new ? Watery eyes & Blepharoplasty On Tuesday 4th February 2025, Nuffield Hospital are hosting a free CPD event led by Mr Adam Ross (Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon) and Mrs Gemma Manasseh (Consultant Ophthalmic & Oculoplastic Surgeon). This interactive lecture is CPD accredited. For more information, please …

17 January 2025

ACES CPD Accredited Online Events

Please use the following link to access a list of the forthcoming, complimentary CPD events being hosted by ACES. ACES CPD Online Invite – January/February 2025 Click here to register Further information can also be found under our ‘Events and CPD’ heading

17 January 2025

Macular Referral Service Engagement Event – BEH/LOC/Primary Eye Care Services – Wed 5th March 2025

Bristol Eye Hospital, Avon LOC and Primary Eyecare Services would like to invite you to the following in-person event: Bristol Eye Hospital, Avon LOC and Primary Eyecare Services Engagement Event Wednesday 5th March 2025 Engineers House, The Promenade, Avon, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB *Free parking for 175 cars available* 17.30: Doors open 18.00: Food provided, networking …

13 January 2025

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LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Statement: Clinical Priority Codes

NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.

2 December 2024

Investing in Eye Care Services Could Bring £98M Net Benefits for the NHS per Year, New Findings Show

New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.

29 November 2024

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Our next meeting:

Monday 3rd February 2025

Future Meetings:

Monday 31st March 2025

Monday 2nd June 2025

Monday 4th August 2025

Monday 6th October 2025

Monday 1st December 2025

 

 

 

 

LOCSU

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