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Rotherham & Barnsley LOC

Rotherham & Barnsley LOC represents the interests of local optical practitioners, contractors and performers. It provides advice and support on any matter concerning the NHS optical contract (and terms of service), on locally agreed enhanced services and on developments such as clinical governance. It also acts as a source of information for enquiries from members of the public.

 

 

Next LOC meeting:

 

Virtual meeting

Wednesday 11th February 2026

7.30pm

Rotherham and Barnsley LOC Latest News

Next LOC in-person meeting

We are pleased to invite you to a in-person Rotherham and Barnsley LOC meeting: Wednesday 17th September  2025 7.00pm  Holiday Inn Barnsley M1 J37  Barnsley Road Dodworth Barnsley S75 3JT We welcome all contractors or performers who work in the Rotherham and Barnsley area to join our meetings. You are welcome just to turn up however to …

8 September 2025

AGM CPD evening

Annual General Meeting and CPD event on behalf of all Contractors and Performers.  Evening of Wednesday 21st May 2025  Holiday Inn Dodworth, Barnsley, Junction 37 M1.   Agenda as follows: 6:00pm: Registration and Food /Networking  6:20pm: Spa Medica Update  6.30pm: Thea Pharmaceuticals Update  6.40pm: Rotherham AGM  Chairs Welcome/ Apologies for absence  Minutes of previous AGM & …

2 May 2025

Meeting dates for 2025 announced

Some meeting dates for your diary as follows :   Wednesday 29th January @ 1930 Wednesday 9th April @ 1930 Wednesday 21st May @ 1800 AGM in person event with CPD Wednesday 17th September @ 1930 Wednesday 26th November @ 1930

22 January 2025

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LOCSU Bulletin – 06 February 2026, Issue 81 

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

6 February 2026

OFNC Statement: NHS Sexual Safety Charter Update

Many primary eye care practices will be aware of the recent communication from ICBs and/or NHSE Regional Teams in which they requested practices sign up to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter.

6 February 2026

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Next LOC meeting:

 

Virtual meeting

Wednesday 11th February 2026

7.30pm

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