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15th April 2026, Wimborne
AGM: Tuesday 12th May 2026
Notification of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Dorset LOC will be held on Wednesday 20th May 2026, 630pm at the RNLI College, Poole. The agenda for the AGM is attached (subject to amendments). We hope that as many local contractors and performers as possible will attend the meeting to hear all about …
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16 April 2026
This week marks World Optometry Week 2026, an annual opportunity to celebrate the vital role that optometrists and optical practices play in protecting eye health and supporting our communities. Across Dorset, contractors and performers continue to deliver high‑quality, accessible eyecare—often acting as the first point of contact for patients seeking advice, reassurance, and clinical expertise. …
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23 March 2026
The LOC received official confirmation this morning that the CHEC contract to deliver the Community Ophthalmology Service has been extended to the end of March 2027 & will not be renewed beyond then. We received assurances from NHS Dorset that the LOC will be fully involved in planning & developing eyecare services beyond 2027. We …
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19 March 2026
Following extensive engagement with LOCs and the LOCSU team, as outlined in the LOCSU Transformation Update, we are now recruiting for four Regional Optometry Partners to begin in Summer 2026.
15 May 2026
15th April 2026, Wimborne
AGM: Tuesday 12th May 2026
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