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Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham LOC website

KCWHF LOC is funded by Ophthalmic Contractors in the Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham area and acts on behalf of the Contractors, Performers, and others registered with the GOC in dealing with the NHS.

Members of the Committee are 50% Contractors and 50% Performers plus the Committee can co-opt from outside this group, eg Dispensing Opticians, to give a diverse balance.

Other Objectives of KCWHF LOC are to:

  • Promote the profession to all stakeholders in the county
  • Promote Enhanced Services to all parts of the county
  • Communicate with Commissioners of Health Services
  • Inform the profession about relevant changes in the Health Service
  • Facilitate training for Enhanced Services
  • Facilitate contract compliance by contractors and performers
  • Be the first point of contact for practitioners seeking help with disputes and complaints via NHS.
  • Facilitate Peer Reviews and other statutory training requirements for GOC and NHS

 

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Our next meetingwill be on – Monday 9th September 2025 7pm

KCWHF LOC Latest News

Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England

The government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England has now launched: Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England Outlining the plan to create a new model of care which is fit for the future, the 10 Year Health Plan considers the importance of bringing care into local communities and creating a neighbourhood …

17 July 2025

Glaucoma & MECS OSCEs

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

30 June 2025

AGM 25

Our AGM 2025 was presented on the evening of Monday 11th May by chairman Azzam Schweiki highlighing achievements from the the last year. These include 1. Successful Commissioning of Extended Eye Care Services. 2. Successful Delivery of Services 3. Stronger Engagement with ICS and Commissioners 4. CPD and Practice Development 5. Referral Improvements The meeting …

29 May 2025

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LOCSU Latest News

New Support Pathway for Children With Sight Loss Launches To Address Vital Need for Consistency of Care

A new eye care support pathway has been launched this week by partners from across the sight loss sector.

16 July 2025

10 Year Health Plan for England Launched

Outlining the plan to create a new model of care which is fit for the future, the 10 Year Health Plan considers the importance of bringing care into local communities and creating a neighbourhood health service.

4 July 2025

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Our next meetingwill be on – Monday 9th September 2025 7pm

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