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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

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

Invitation to attend Dorset LOC Free Online Peer Review 23 Oct 24

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

Notification of Annual General Meeting & Lecture presented by Consultant Ophthalmologist Andy Turnbull

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

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LOCSU Latest News

LOCSU Annual Report 2023/24 Published

The report includes events of 2023/24 and covers LOCSU priorities.

31 October 2024

LOCSU is Recruiting a New Board Member

LOCSU is currently looking to recruit one new Board Director (clinical) for a three year term.

28 October 2024

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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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