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Ealing and Hounslow LOC

Ealing and Hounslow LOC is the statutory body that represents all Optometrists contracted to providing General Ophthalmic Services within the CCGs of Ealing and Hounslow.

The LOC meets five to six times a year including an Annual General Meeting to discuss factors affecting Optometrists within the represented CCGs to develop solutions and pathways.

Ealing and Hounslow LOC is also very active in arranging CET accredited evening events during year.

The next LOC meeting is on 14th April 2026 at 7.00pm.

If you wish to attend please email secretary@ehloc.org.uk

Ealing and Hounslow LOC Latest News

CPD Grant Claim 2025

Claims for CPD training undertaken between 1 January to 31 December 2024 The window opened late on 8 December 2025 and will close on 31 March 2026. The payment for this claiming period is £596. Claims should be made via PCSE.

13 January 2026

2025 CPD Grant Delay

The continuing professional development (CPD) claim window for 2025 has been delayed after a request from NHS England, Primary Care Support England (PCSE) has confirmed. Usually, the annual window opens in June or July. The delay is a result of the General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) fee for 1 April 2025–31 March 2026 not yet being …

12 November 2025

Glaucoma & MECS OSCEs – North West London Performer

North West London LOCs are hosting Glaucoma & MECS OSCEs for performers practising in the following LOC areas: Ealing & Hounslow Brent & Harrow Hillingdon Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025📍 Venue: Specsavers, Ealing Broadway👤 Leader: Kamlesh Gohil 💷 Cost: £75 – Payment is required at the time of …

16 June 2025

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2025 in Review

2025 was an exceptionally busy year for LOCs and LOCSU – we’ve pulled together some highlights.

8 January 2026

OFNC Statement: NHS disregards evidence and imposes more real terms cuts on GOS

Today the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed it will impose yet more real terms cuts on NHS primary eyecare services.

8 December 2025

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The next LOC meeting is on 14th April 2026 at 7.00pm.

If you wish to attend please email secretary@ehloc.org.uk

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