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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 Meetings are on:

Thursday 21 January 2027 (Virtual)

Thursday 15th April 2027 (Face-to-Face)

AGM Wednesday 19 May 2027 (RNLI College, Poole)

Dorset LOC Latest News

Latest News from Dorset LOC – 13 November 2026

Opportunity: Scope Glaucoma Qualification Bursary Scheme 2026/2027 Scope Eyecare is offering three bursaries of £1,000 each to support GOC-registered optometrists pursuing a Professional Certificate, Higher Certificate, or Diploma in Glaucoma. This opportunity is open to practitioners based in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland who work at least one day a week in high street practice. …

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13 November 2026

Latest News from Dorset LOC – 6 November 2026

Cataract Services Discussion Workshop Interactive CPD Session for Cataract Service Providers Primary Eyecare Services is hosting an interactive Cataract Services Discussion Workshop for practitioners providing enhanced cataract referral and/or post-operative cataract services. Monday 23 November 7.00pm – 8.15pm Online via Zoom 3 Interactive CPD Points This engaging discussion workshop provides an opportunity to share experiences, …

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6 November 2026

Latest News from Dorset LOC – 16 October 2026

CPD Opportunity: Sapphire Eye Care Annual Education Evening Join Colleagues for an Evening of Learning and Networking Sapphire Eye Care is delighted to host its 7th Annual CPD Event on Monday 23 November 2026 at the prestigious Chewton Glen Hotel. This popular event offers eye care professionals an excellent opportunity to gain valuable clinical insights, …

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16 October 2026

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LOCSU Latest News

Referrals during the Microsoft Outage

We know LOCs are being contacted by practices who are concerned about how to refer patients while systems are affected.

13 November 2026

LOCSU impacted by Microsoft Outage

LOCSU has been impacted by the global Microsoft outage and is currently unable to send or receive emails.

13 November 2026

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Our next LOC Meetings are on:

Thursday 21 January 2027 (Virtual)

Thursday 15th April 2027 (Face-to-Face)

AGM Wednesday 19 May 2027 (RNLI College, Poole)

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