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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 meeting – Monday 23rd March 6:30pm

KCWHF LOC Latest News

Update from NWL Ophthalmology Network – Clinical Reference Gr

We are pleased to report that NWL NHS hospital Trusts are now reporting compliance with the agreed NHS referral to treatment time (RTT) target of 18 weeks for cataract surgery, glaucoma and retinal clinics. Waiting times at some sites are particularly short as new capacity has become available for NWL patients e.g. cataract capacity at …

17 February 2026

WOPEC MECS OSCE

Primary Eyecare (ELC) Ltd in conjunction with NEL LOCand ELCI LOC are running WOPEC MECS OSCE sessions on Sunday 18th January at Spa Medica Romford. These sessions will be free and open to all members working in either the East London & City area or the North-East London area. Priority will be given to those …

15 January 2026

Extend medicines for optometrists and contact lens opticians – End 27th November

This consultation is seeking views on extending the range of medicines that can be sold or supplied and, in some cases administered, by optometrists and contact lens opticians across the UK, so they can treat a wider range of minor eye conditions in the community. This will: make it easier for patients to get the …

3 November 2025

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Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World – Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026

Monday 9th March marks the start of World Glaucoma Week, as we come together to fight for a glaucoma-free future.

9 March 2026

LOCSU Bulletin – 04 March 2026, Issue 83

LOCSU have shared the latest edition of the bulletin, packed with useful information for LOCs, new resources and important signposting.

5 March 2026

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Our next meeting – Monday 23rd March 6:30pm

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