London Wide OSCE Event: Monday 30th November 2026
28 October 2026
Please see below message from LOCSU regarding a London wide OSCE session.
Kind regards,
Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich LOC
LOCSU and WOPEC are pleased to confirm that a London wide OSCE event will take place on Monday 30th November from 6.00pm.
The event will provide practitioners with an opportunity to complete the practical OSCE assessment element of their WOPEC training and support the continued development of the primary care optometry workforce across London.
Practitioners who would like to attend are invited to register their interest can do so by clicking here.
Through LOCSU’s involvement and financial support, we have also been able to keep costs as low as possible.
There will be a fee of £75 per practitioner, payable in advance to secure a place.
Best wishes,
Local Optical Committee Support Unit | 2 Woodbridge Street | London | EC1R 0DG
T. 020 7549 2051 | www.locsu.co.uk
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