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Welcome to Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich LOC

Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich Local Optical Committee (BBG LOC) represent optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical businesses across Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.

We work closely with Primary Ophthalmic Solutions (POS), the local Integrated Care Board (ICB), NHS England and other stakeholders to support the planning, commissioning and delivery of high-quality community eye care services.

Our committee members are representatives of the local optical workforce and business ownership and include both Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians. We exist to support those we represent and ensure the views of primary eye care professionals are heard, and that services work safely, effectively and sustainably for patients and practices.

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The next LOC meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th Nov 2026

Bexley Bromley & Greenwich LOC Latest News

Mental Wellbeing Among Non-Medical Eyecare Professionals Study

Dear all, A post-graduate student at Plymouth University is looking for non-medical eyecare professionals (optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens opticians, orthoptists, ophthalmic nurses) to carry out a short survey (10-15 minutes) into how workplace environment affects mental wellbeing across different workplace settings. The survey – and supporting information – can be accessed by clicking here. …

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6 October 2026

Cybersecurity Webinars for Primary Care – free repeat sessions

Dear all, Please see below for details of a series of free cybersecurity webinars for Primary Care organisations. Please note that if you attended the Baseline webinars in 2025, these sessions will be repeats, covering the same introductory cyber content. Kind regards, Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich LOC ****************************************************************************************** NHS England have teamed up with the …

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6 October 2026

Statement regarding Increase in Statutory Levy

Dear all, FAO: All BBG Contractors As discussed at the BBG LOC AGM, the statutory levy has now been increased to 3%. This is to support the increased level of activity by the LOC during the past year and the planned programme of work for 2026/27. If you would like to learn more about the …

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23 September 2026

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LOCSU Latest News

88% of LOCs Registered for ROCs – Sign Up Before Monday

There is just a few days remaining for LOCs to register places at the Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) taking place this November.

9 October 2026

LOCSU Joins #LoveYourEyes Campaign for World Sight Day

Today, LOCSU joins colleagues across the eye care sector in uniting behind the global #LoveYourEyes campaign for World Sight Day.

8 October 2026

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The next LOC meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th Nov 2026

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