MECS Pharmacy List
The list of pharmacies that accept MECS written orders has been updated. Please visit the Useful Documents page on the website to find the link.
24 January 2026
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
Tuesday 10th February 2026 6.45pm
Committee meeting via Zoom
Durham LOC Latest News
MECS Service Reminder
If a patient contacts your practice to book a MECS appointment, you must offer them an appointment within the recommended time frame based on their symptoms. If you cannot offer them a suitable appointment, you are obliged to find them an appointment elsewhere. If the patient declines an appointment you have offered within the time …
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18 December 2025
Durham Cataract Pre-Op Scheme Decommissioned
We are disappointed to communicate the news that the ICB has chosen to decommission the Cataract Pre-op scheme in our area. As of 04/08/2025 referrals in to this scheme will cease. From this date, any referrals for cataract should be directed through the GP. The following elements of the cataract pre-op assessment were part of …
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20 July 2025
LOCSU Latest News
LOCSU Bulletin – 06 February 2026, Issue 81
LOCSU have this morning shared the latest edition of the bulletin, packed with useful information for LOCs and important signposting.
6 February 2026
Our next meeting is
Tuesday 10th February 2026 6.45pm
Committee meeting via Zoom
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