Welcome to East Yorkshire LOC
Welcome to the website for the East Yorkshire Local Optical Committee (LOC). We represent optical professionals and contractors delivering eye care across the county.
The LOC is a statutory committee formed by NHS regulation who liaise between optical practices, NHS England, Intergrated Care Boards (ICB’s), hospitals and health care professionals in our area.
LOC’s represent the optical profession on all local general ophthalmic services matters and play a pivotal role in the design, commissioning and delivery of primary eyecare services.
We hope the information provided will be useful to practitioners and patients and we welcome any feedback or suggestions on ways to improve.
Wednesday 25th February 2026 18:00 North Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald,Pocklington, East Yorkshire, YO43 4SN All registrants welcome to the East Yorkshire Local Optical Committee meeting. Light refreshments will be provided. Please email secretary@eyloc.org to confirm attendance.
27 January 2026
We are delighted to invite you to an exciting clinical CPD evening offering 3 CPD points across two highly relevant sessions for community and specialty optometrists. 📅 Monday 16 March 2026 ⏰ 6.30pm start with food and drinks 📍Forest Pines Hotel, Ermine Street, Broughton, DN20 0AQ We are hosting two back-to-back CPD events, presented by Mr …
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23 January 2026
The Continued Professional Development (CPD) claim window for 2025 is now open. The payment for continuing professional development, undertaken between 1 January to 31 December 2024 by Optometrists, will remain at £596. The claim window is open from 8 December 2025 until 31 March 2026. Guidance on how to make and submit CPD claims can …
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8 December 2025
Following extensive engagement with LOCs and the LOCSU team, as outlined in the LOCSU Transformation Update, we are now recruiting for four Regional Optometry Partners to begin in Summer 2026.
15 May 2026
LOCSU supports Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across a range of activities including commissioning guidance, policy development, governance and compliance support, education and communications. Visit locsu.co.uk or signup to the LOCSU newsletter
