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Dorset LOC

Welcome to your Local Optical Committee (LOC).

This our new site which is currently under construction.

The LOC exists for you, a source of information, a place for guidance, and an organisation to represent you. We hope you will contact us if we can be of assistance.

Our next Virtual LOC Meeting is on:

8th January 2025 – Virtual

2nd April 2025 – F2F

15th July 2025 – F2F

Date of AGM

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Dorset LOC Latest News

DCH Pause New Referrals To Paediatric Ophthalmology Service

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s Ophthalmology department has paused accepting new referrals into the Paediatric Ophthalmology service, due to a vacancy within with consultant workforce. This does not include Orthoptist and Optometrist led care and these referrals can continue to be accepted. Referrals requiring a Paediatric Ophthalmologist opinion/ advice/ review, should be referred to UHD Ophthalmology …

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14 February 2025

SpaMedica – Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation Webinar- 11th December 2024

For more information on the webinar hosted by SpaMedica on 11/12/24, please use the following link: Accreditation Webinar

5 November 2024

Optometrists Engagement with Acute Trusts Questionnaire

Dorset Acute Care Trusts are keen to understand and deliver better engagement with the local community. Please help them understand your needs and requirements by filling out the below questionnaire. Dorset Optometrists Engagement with Acute Trusts Questionnaire  You may also be able to use the QR code below:

25 October 2024

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LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Statement: Delay in GOS Fees Announcement and Early Warning of Inflation Only Increases

GOS contractors will have been expecting an announcement about GOS fees and grants in 2025/26 with the start of new financial year only 13 days away.

20 March 2025

GOC Meets All PSA Standards of Good Regulation for Third Year

The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care has published its review of the General Optical Council’s performance in 2023-24.

12 March 2025

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Our next Virtual LOC Meeting is on:

8th January 2025 – Virtual

2nd April 2025 – F2F

15th July 2025 – F2F

Date of AGM

Wednesday 14 May 2025

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