Welcome to Berkshire Local Optical Committee

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

Important Reminder: Post-Cataract Episode Action

Dear Practice, This is an important reminder to regularly review and action all Post Cataract episodes on your Clinical Dashboard and ‘Manage Referrals’ list on OPERA. Please ensure the following steps are taken to establish patient safety and compliance: Daily monitoring of your clinical dashboard to ensure patient referrals are booked promptly. Contact patients in a timely manner to arrange appointments, ensuring contact attempts …

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2 June 2026

Guidance for Practices & Practitioners: Accurate Recording of Outcomes

Dear Colleague, This email outlines the importance of accurately recording episodes and outcomes in OPERA, ensuring follow-ups and referrals are logged correctly to support clear patient pathways and reliable service data. Recording Guidance for Practices and Practitioners: We would like to remind all practices and practitioners of the importance of recording episodes accurately and consistently. …

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22 May 2026

Upcoming CPD Workshop

Dear Practice, The below is a repeat of the session we ran on Tuesday 5th May, for those who missed the session. The Professional Development and Quality Teams at Primary Eyecare Services are pleased to invite you to an interactive discussion workshop exploring the complexities of patient safety within enhanced eye care services. In clinical …

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7 May 2026

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LOCSU Latest News

LOCSU Bulletin – 10 June 2026, Issue 90

LOCSU have shared the latest edition of our bi-weekly bulletin, including useful information, guidance for LOCs, new resources, and important signposting.

10 June 2026

LOCSU urges use of optometry in frailty care following Public Accounts Committee report

LOCSU is calling on eye care to be integral to the planning and prevention of frailty after a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report found overloaded GPs could not adequately carry out the necessary assessments.

9 June 2026

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