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Cheshire Local Optical Committee

The Committee works on all issues relating to NHS Optometric Services in the county, including GOS sight tests, GOS Regulations and Terms of Service, Clinical Governance and Enhanced Services. The Committee holds its AGM in March; all Contractors and Optometrists practising in the area are encouraged to attend.

In addition, the Committee meet four times a year, if you are interested in attending as an observer, please contact sandiemcbennett.cheshireloc@gmail.com

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Cheshire LOC Latest News

Interpreting Services (Spoken Word and BSL)

  FAO Cheshire and Merseyside Primary Care Optical Contractors- Interpreting services (Spoken word and BSL) Cheshire and Merseyside ICB are confirming with you that we have a provider of interpreting services for optical contractors holding a GOS contract for spoken word and BSL (British Sign Language). The single provider of interpreting services across Cheshire and …

8 March 2024

Dispensing Optician Vacancy – Bayfields Opticians, Chester

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity?  If yes, we are looking for a focused, professional and motivated Dispensing Optician (40 hours a week: 9.00am – 5.30pm flexible, Monday to Saturday) to join our team in Chester. When you join Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists, you are joining an independent business.   Although we are …

15 January 2024

Hold the Date! Cheshire LOC AGM – 15 April 2024

The Cheshire LOC AGM will be held on Monday 15th April 2024 at The Fox and Hounds, Holmes Chapel Road, Sproston, Cheshire, CW4 7LW All welcome, please put the date in your diary.

5 December 2023

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OFNC – Derisory GOS Fee Imposed by DHSC

Government has today announced that it has decided to impose another real-terms cut to the NHS sight test fee.

26 March 2024

OFNC Update on GOS Fees 2024/25

Many contractors have been asking for news about fees and grants. 

5 March 2024

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