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Birmingham Local Optical Committee (BLOC) is the official organisation representing optometrists, dispensing opticians and optical contractors within the NHS in Birmingham. It provides advice to the NHS England Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country (BSBC) Area Team, to optometrists and optical contractors in the area and to the Clinical Care Groups in Birmingham.

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Birmingham LOC Latest News

EeRS Late Autumn Comms 2024

EeRS comms autumn final

31 December 2024

EeRS updates

EeRS comms september 24 final EeRS comms summer 24 final

18 September 2024

EeRS update

EeRS Your LOC has been working with Solihull LOC and Birmingham and Solihull ICB to deliver EeRS. This has involved meetings with Cinapsis, Health Harmonie, UHB and BMEC. The service has been tested and undergone a robust clinical safety review with final sign off today. Next steps Our initial practices will go live for referrals …

9 April 2024

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Maximising Optometrists’ Expertise in Primary Care

A new report highlights the significant benefits of fully utilising optometrists’ skills in community settings.

4 June 2025

The College of Optometrists Publish New Policy Review

The College of Optometrists have published a policy review calling for policy action to expand and fully integrate optometry-led urgent eye care services across England.

29 May 2025

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