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Welcome to the website of Walsall Local Optometric Committee. We are the organisation representing General Ophthalmic Service(GOS) contract holders and optometrists and dispensing opticians performing GOS in Walsall, and we liaise with local NHS bodies on matters relating to eye-care.

Walsall LOC Committee Meetings 2026

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Walsall LOC Latest News

April 2026 Walsall LOC CPD Events: Registration Open

Dear Walsall Performers and Contractors, Registration is now open for 2 CPD events in April planned by Walsall LOC. Thursday 16 April – Online lecture, Evening Session. Think you’ve mastered cataract referrals? Join us virtually for an opportunity to connect with our highly respected local ophthalmologist, Professor Yit Yang. This session will explore common referral gaps, refine your …

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1 April 2026

Glaucoma Enhanced Referral (GERS): Local Service Operating within NHS Black Country.

From Monday January 26th 2026, The GERS service goes lives. The service aims to improve referral accuracy and efficiency by supporting primary care clinicians to identify potential glaucoma cases using NICE-compliant assessments, ensuring that only appropriate patients are referred to specialist clinics. Please ensure the patient has a Black Country GP before referring into the …

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24 January 2026

CPD Events Schedule for 2026

Walsall LOC is committed to providing a programme of high-quality CPD events throughout the year, helping our local optometric community stay ahead, enhance clinical knowledge, and earn valuable CPD points. All events will be free to ophthalmic contractors and performers working within the Walsall area. If you have any suggestions or ideas for future CPD …

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13 May 2025

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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

Meet the Team – Ashley Stone

With a degree in Sports Journalism, Ashley Stone, one of LOCSU’s newest team members, has stepped up to the plate.

13 May 2026

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Walsall LOC Committee Meetings 2026

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