2026 AGM
Our AGM is on 20/5/26 at North Lakes Hotel , Penrith . There will be a CPD event at 7pm sponsored by SpaMedica , followed directly by the AGM . All optometrists and registered Dispensers welcome
16 May 2026
Welcome to North Cumbria LOC Website
North Cumbria LOC is the official organisation which represents Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians in our area.
The main role of our LOC is to work with local NHS commissioners to make community eye care services accessible to patients and cost effective for the NHS.
The objective of this website is to provide eye care practitioners and other health care professionals including the public, with information about all aspects of eye care and its accessibility.
New members are always welcome and help and support is always readily available from us should you need it.
Our AGM is on 20/5/26 at North Lakes Hotel , Penrith .
There will be a CPD event at 7pm sponsored by SpaMedica , followed directly by the AGM . All optometrists and registered Dispensers welcome
LOCSU Latest News
Applications Close on Tuesday: Regional Optometry Partner
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
Our AGM is on 20/5/26 at North Lakes Hotel , Penrith .
There will be a CPD event at 7pm sponsored by SpaMedica , followed directly by the AGM . All optometrists and registered Dispensers welcome
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