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Welcome to Coventry & Warwickshire LOC website
Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee is the official statutory body representing Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians within the area. The LOC works closely with local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s) to create community eye care services which provide accessibility for patients, supports the NHS, and promotes the skill set of eyecare professionals within Coventry and Warwickshire.
This website has been developed to be a source of up to date advice for local eye care professionals, and to allow easy access to useful documents, information, and guidelines. We will also share upcoming news and events regularly that is specifically related to optics in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Hi All, The new Electronic Eye Referrals System (EeRS) Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and the Coventry and Warwickshire ICB EeRS Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) can now be found on our website. Visit the ‘Useful Links and Documents’ page to access these documents. If you have any questions, please contact us.
12 May 2025
An invitation for all Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Contact Lens Opticians, Pre-Reg Optometrists, and Pre-Reg Dispensing Opticians within Coventry and Warwickshire region. The Annual General Meeting of Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee will be held on Thursday 15th May 2025, at The Village Hotel, Coventry. As you may know the whole Committee is up for …
Continue reading “Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025”
10 April 2025
The contract with Community Health and Eyecare (CHEC) will end on 31st March 2025. Patients under CHEC will continue their treatment, but future referrals can be made to any provider via the Electronic Eyecare Referral System (EeRS). For details, see the attached document. Queries can be directed to the Worcestershire Local Optical Committee. Worcestershire Community …
Continue reading “Worcestershire Community Ophthalmology Service Update”
4 April 2025
Delegates can now use the app to view and book workshops for Sunday 18 May, ensuring they secure a spot in the sessions that interest them the most.
2 May 2025
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