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Welcome to Durham LOC Website

Durham LOC

Welcome to the website of the Durham Local Optical Committee (LOC). Durham LOC is the official organisation which represents General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) providing optometrists and dispensing opticians in our area.

The purpose of this website is to provide eye care practitioners, other health care professionals, and the public with information about all aspects of eye care provision available within County Durham and Darlington.

The members area holds confidential information for practitioners. If you are a local practitioner wishing to register, please do so via the link at the top of the page.

Please contact us if you cannot find the information you need on this site, or have any queries regarding eye care in our area. Thank you.

Our next meeting is

Wednesday 4th April 2025 6pm

Durham LOC AGM, Peer Review and Committee meeting at the Ramside Hall Hotel

Durham LOC Latest News

Durham LOC AGM Attendance Link

The Durham LOC AGM is on Wednesday 4th June at the Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham. This includes a 3 point CPD Peer Review as well as local updates. We’d love you to join us! Attendance invite link below: https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=%2FFgsqg56dynyzTZ%2B1Z%2BfmA%3D%3D

20 May 2025

Durham LOC AGM

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Durham LOC will be held on Wednesday 4th June at Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham with a start time of 6.30pm. In addition to the AGM, we will be providing free CPD in the form of a peer review. Keep a watch on your emails for the registration link which …

25 April 2025

Change of Date for Next Meeting

Our next committee meeting will now be Tuesday 8th April at 6.45pm via Zoom. One day later than planned. As always, observers are welcome, please contact us if you would like a link to join.

1 April 2025

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LOCSU Latest News

NOC25 App Now Available for Download!

Delegates can now use the app to view and book workshops for Sunday 18 May, ensuring they secure a spot in the sessions that interest them the most.

2 May 2025

Professor Sally Lewis to Deliver NOC 2025 Opening Keynote

The theme of this year’s NOC conference is ‘Leadership in a time of change’ and we are delighted to kick it off with a dynamic note keynote speech from Professor Sally Lewis.

29 April 2025

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Our next meeting is

Wednesday 4th April 2025 6pm

Durham LOC AGM, Peer Review and Committee meeting at the Ramside Hall Hotel

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