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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 LOC Meeting is on:

EGM – 14th January 2026 –  Via Zoom. Contact info@dorsetloc.org

Dorset LOC Latest News

Dorset LOC CPD Study Day Sunday 26th April 2026 – Book Now!

Dorset LOC is hosting a CPD study day on Sunday 26th April 2026, at Hotel Collingwood, Bournemouth (11 Priory Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5DF). https://maps.app.goo.gl/NwXqV2CiywgqMR8M7 We have a limited number of places for this event and places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. The event will run from 9:30 to 16:30, lunch, snacks and drinks (tea …

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10 March 2026

Upcoming CPD Webinar – Advancing the Standard of Care in AMD (1 CPD Point)

Webinar: Advancing the Standard of Care in Age‑Related Macular Degeneration Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026 Time: 6:45pm – 7:45pm (GMT) CPD: 1 Point (SpaMedica is registered with the GOC as a CPD provider) Stay at the forefront of AMD care with this focused one‑hour session from SpaMedica. The webinar will cover: Latest insights into Age‑Related …

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6 February 2026

Optometry Bulletin for January 2026

Please find attached a copy of the Optometry Bulletin for January 2026, produced by NHS South West Collaborative Commissioning Hub for holders of General Ophthalmic Services contracts and their teams. January 2026 Bulletin 

3 February 2026

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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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Our next LOC Meeting is on:

EGM – 14th January 2026 –  Via Zoom. Contact info@dorsetloc.org

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