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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 AGM. 24th March 2026 from 5.30pm. Buffet, AGM and 5  cpd points available.
The Post Mill Centre, Market Street, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ

Derbyshire LOC Latest News

Derbyshire LOC AGM

Derbyshire LOC Annual General Meeting with CPD event on 24th March 2026 The Post Mill Centre, Market Street, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ. Buffet from 5.30pm and VRT (2 Interactive CPD points) AGM from 6.15pm. Post AGM – Children’s Eye Care Paediatric Eye Examination Lecture by Sonia Jethwa (1 Interactive CPD Point OO’s & DO’s) Paediatric …

2 March 2026

Winter Newsletter

22/12/25 Winter newsletter from the ICB with details on how to update NHS England with Christmas closures. Winter 2025 Newsletter v0.1

22 December 2025

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 …

12 May 2025

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LOCSU Latest News

Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World – Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026

Monday 9th March marks the start of World Glaucoma Week, as we come together to fight for a glaucoma-free future.

9 March 2026

LOCSU Bulletin – 04 March 2026, Issue 83

LOCSU have shared the latest edition of the bulletin, packed with useful information for LOCs, new resources and important signposting.

5 March 2026

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The next meeting is the AGM. 24th March 2026 from 5.30pm. Buffet, AGM and 5  cpd points available.
The Post Mill Centre, Market Street, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ

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