WOPEC Event 23rd April York
18 February 2026
North Yorkshire LOC are pleased to announce an evening of WOPEC assessments are available to book.
We have arranged a mix of assessment/workshop opportunities based on the feedback received at as close to a central location as possible.
Initially bookings will open for North Yorkshire optometrists only, who the LOC are pleased to confirm will be funded by the LOC. There will be a £50 cancellation fee for any cancellation within 48 hours where we can not backfill the space.
To Book:
Please reply via email (northyorkshireloc@gmail.com) stating:
- Name
- GOC number
- Name/Address of optometry practice in North Yorkshire where you work
- Confirmation you hold level 1 WOPEC MECS/Glauc if applying for level 2 OR specifically request code for level 1. Please note level 1 must be completed 48 hours prior to sitting level 2.
- Confirmation you hold MECS level 2 (or are sitting the assessment on the night) if you wish to attend the FB workshop. Otherwise the FB workshop has no prior work and is CPD accredited.
- Email and phone contact details
- Which part(s) of the event you with to attend [Glauc/MECS/FB]
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We look forward to seeing as many optometrists as possible at the event.
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