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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

Tuesday 8th April 2025 6.45pm

Committee meeting via Zoom

Durham LOC Latest News

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

Funding for Higher Qualifications

There is still some funding available for Higher Qualifications  for practitioners working within the NENC ICB footprint for 50% of their working week. All relevant information was sent out to our mailing list a few weeks ago. Funding is limited, so apply ASAP if you are interested.

9 March 2025

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LOCSU Latest News

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

Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!

17 April 2025

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Our next meeting is

Tuesday 8th April 2025 6.45pm

Committee meeting via Zoom

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