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Welcome to Ealing and Hounslow LOC Website
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
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
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
Entries are now open for the latest annual HSJ Awards, with LOCs given the opportunity to share their most impactful projects.
8 April 2026
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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