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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.
10 April 2024
At 1830 hrs
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Dorset LOC are hosting a free provider led online peer review CPD event on Wednesday 23rd October at 18:30 – 20:00 for Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists where 3 points will be available. Case topics include red eye, glaucoma and low vision If you would like to attend please sign up via the link below https://forms.office.com/e/vqBWb8gXND
9 October 2024
03 April 2024 Notification of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Dorset LOC will be held on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 6.30 pm at The RNLI College, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ. Registration and a light buffet will be served from 6.30 pm and following the AGM, Andy Turnbull …
3 April 2024
New general ophthalmic services fees for 2024/25 From 1 April 2024, there is new guidance setting out fees for general ophthalmic services, including: NHS sight test fee and NHS domiciliary fees NHS optical voucher values Continuing education and training payment for 2023, payable in 2024 Grant payable to supervisors of pre-registration trainees You can read the guidance here in full. The …
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3 April 2024
Are you new to your LOC? Book now to join the next LOC Induction Course, beginning on Monday 13 January 2025.
11 October 2024
10 April 2024
At 1830 hrs
Wednesday 15 May 2024
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