Clinical Waste scheme
For those practices in the scheme, collection of full, yellow Clinical Waste bins and delivery of new bins will begin on 29 March 2021.
26 March 2021
Welcome to Leicestershire and Rutland LOC
Leicestershire & Rutland Local Optometric Committee
Leicestershire & Rutland Local Optometric Committee (L&R LOC) is the statutory NHS body which represents the providers and performers of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS), as well as other local optometric services, in the Leicestershire and Rutland area.
The Committee is responsible to the Leicestershire and Lincolnshire Area Team of NHS England. It also interacts with the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) within Leicestershire and Rutland.
GOS (known commonly as NHS sight testing) is provided by contractors (normally high street practices and domiciliary companies). Contracts can be held by optometrists, ophthalmic medical practitioners, dispensing opticians, lay persons or companies. Sight tests are usually performed by optometrists, who must be registered with the General Optical Council and be on the Ophthalmic Performers List administered by an Area Team on behalf of NHS England.
Our next meeting:
Mon 7 June 2021
LOCSU Latest News
New OFNC Chair Confirms Course for the Coming Year
The incoming Chair of the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee, Gordon Ilett, has thanked outgoing Chair Paul Carroll for the leadership he has provided throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
7 April 2021
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