Welcome to the Derbyshire Local Optical Committee website

Derbyshire Local Optical Committee

The Derbyshire Local Optical Committee (DLOC) was formed in March 2008 following the reorganisation of NHS Primary Care Trusts and as of April 2013 represents Optometrists to the NHS England Local Area Team and the Derby and Derbyshire ICB.

The Member’s area is now operational. The minutes of the Committee meetings are there. Please follow the instructions and you will get an invitational email after a few days.

The next meeting is the Committee Meeting on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 7.00pm. Apologies to the Secretary please.

Derbyshire LOC Latest News

Optometrists can now refer Chalazions using the PLCV criteria

Chalazion and Meibomian cyst referrals now live via Eyecare eRS for optoms Optometrists are now able to refer patients directly for Chalazion and Meibomian cysts to University Hospital Derby and Burton and Chesterfield Royal Hospital. GPs will no longer process Chalazion and Meibomian cyst referrals as the Optometrist will be able to check against the PLCV …

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12 May 2025

Optometry Wellbeing Evening Thursday 19th June

You and all your staff are invited to a wellbeing evening.

6 May 2025

Winter Newsletter from ICB

Ussue 7 Winter 2024 Newsletter

14 February 2025

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LOCSU Latest News

Registration Deadline Extended for Membership Development Day

The deadline to register for our upcoming Membership Development Day has been extended by a week, and will now close on Wednesday 12th November.

5 November 2025

Millie Fellows

We are extremely saddened to share the passing of Millie Fellows on Monday 15 September 2025.

29 October 2025

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