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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 13th Jan 2026 at 7.00pm. If you wish to attend, email secretary@ehloc.org.uk
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 …
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12 November 2025
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 …
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16 June 2025
The Officials serving Eaing & Hounslow LOC for 2025-2026 as elected by the committee on 8th July 2025 are: Co-Chairs: Tracey Gauld & Kamlesh Gohil Secretary: Ranna Rai Treasurer: Umair Chowdhury On Tuesday 3rd June 2025, Ealing & Hounslow LOC held its Annual General Meeting. During the meeting, members formally adopted the new LOC constitution, …
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16 June 2025
Today the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed it will impose yet more real terms cuts on NHS primary eyecare services. GOS1 fees will rise by just 2.5% to £24.13 for financial year 2025/26. All other payments and grants will be frozen at 2024/25 levels. This follows a freezing of patient benefits (NHS voucher values) … Continue reading “OFNC Statement: NHS disregards evidence and imposes more real terms cuts on GOS”
8 December 2025
The next LOC meeting is on 13th Jan 2026 at 7.00pm. If you wish to attend, email secretary@ehloc.org.uk
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