Welcome to the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear LOC website
The Northumberland, Tyne & Wear LOC is the official organisation representing optometrists and opticians in our area. It was formed in January 2015 by the amalgamation of North of Tyne and South Tyne & Wear LOCs. The main role of the LOC is to work with local NHS commissioners to make community eye care services accessible to patients and cost-effective for the NHS.
Our next meeting
Please contact the secretary if you would like to attend our next meeting.
NTW LOC CPD Event – RVI Message from Secretary: Thank you for participating in the CPD event. We hope you enjoyed the afternoon. If you have any feedback you would like to pass on please email me any comments. Email: secretary@ntwloc.org.uk
29 March 2026
Sunday 29th March 2026 1.30pm Optometry Department, Newcastle Eye Centre, RVI, Newcastle upon Tyne Anterior Eye – Triage, Differential Diagnosis and Management Accredited for Optoms, DOs and CLOs – 3 points Also Visual Recognition Test – 2 points To reserve a place, please email Lesley Oglethorpe secretary@ntwloc.org.uk Deadline Friday 27th March
22 March 2026
Entries are now open for the latest annual HSJ Awards, with LOCs given the opportunity to share their most impactful projects.
8 April 2026
Our next meeting
Please contact the secretary if you would like to attend our next meeting.
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