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Berkshire LOC

Berkshire LOC is the statutory body set up by the NHS to support all optical staff delivering NHS services under a GOS contract in Berkshire.

The main role of the LOC is to work with local NHS commissioners to make community eye care services accessible to patients and cost effective for the NHS. The objective of this website is to provide eye care practitioners, other health care professionals and the public with information about all aspects of eye care provision available within Berkshire.

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Berkshire LOC Latest News

Myopia Research Studies: Deadline 30 June 2025

Please see information on current and important optical sector studies which you or your patients may wish to engage in:   Myopia Management Practice Survey Increasing numbers of treatment and monitoring options are becoming available to manage progressive myopia in children and young people. In preparation for a future clinical trial of different treatment modalities, …

26 June 2025

Berkshire LOC AGM and CPD Event – 16th of July

🎉 You’re Invited: Berkshire LOC AGM & CPD Evening đź“… Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025đź•• Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM📍 Venue: Wokingham Cricket Club👉 Reserve your place now on Eventbrite đź‘“ What’s It All About? The Berkshire Local Optical Committee (LOC) invites all optical professionals in the region to join us for an evening …

16 June 2025

Quality in Optometry Survey

    QiO has been updated over the years and remains a useful tool for practices across England but is now due an upgrade. During 2025/26 the sector bodies and LOCSU are working together to review the platform with the aim to inform the development of a future platform next year. This review process will …

16 June 2025

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New Support Pathway for Children With Sight Loss Launches To Address Vital Need for Consistency of Care

A new eye care support pathway has been launched this week by partners from across the sight loss sector.

16 July 2025

10 Year Health Plan for England Launched

Outlining the plan to create a new model of care which is fit for the future, the 10 Year Health Plan considers the importance of bringing care into local communities and creating a neighbourhood health service.

4 July 2025

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