Welcome to Rotherham & Barnsley LOC

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:

Tuesday 16th March 2021

via Zoom

Rotherham and Barnsley LOC Latest News

Rotherham MECS to end on 31st March 2021

Unfortunately, the MECS scheme in Rotherham will come to an end on 31st March 2021. Further information to follow.

6 March 2021

New Rotherham Ophthalmology Emergency Number

Please use the following number for all EMERGENCY Ophthalmic concerns: 07514621998 for Rotherham HES between clinic hours of 08.30- 17.30. Outside of these hours, please use the on-call Ophthalmologist via switchboard. This is in use from the 3rd March 2021. Please do not give this out to patients or GPs, it is for Optometry use only. For …

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6 March 2021

COVID Vaccine for Locums

Locums, please register for the vaccine via the following link, if you have not already done so through other routes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekRWH-2XQDebnx5mTwLkdDZzQHUDwAJ7K3-XQ3fSJWKL0-aA/viewform

16 January 2021

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LOCSU Latest News

LOCSU Looks for Optical Leads

Opportunities have arisen for highly skilled people to join the team of Optical Leads supporting Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across a range of projects and activities.

28 May 2021

Help When It’s Needed Most

Optics has been through a turbulent time over the last year.

7 May 2021

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