Welcome to Walsall LOC
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.
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Walsall Local Optical Committee (LOC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025. This is an important opportunity for members to come together, discuss key issues facing our profession, and participate in the election of new committee members. Date: Thursday 26th June 2025 Time: 6.15pm Location: Bescot Stadium in Walsall (WS1 …
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13 May 2025
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13 May 2025
EeRS is now live for all practices in Walsall. We’re excited to announce that EeRS is now live across all practices in Walsall. A huge thank you to all the Walsall practices that have implemented EeRS and are actively making referrals through Cinapsis. With almost 96% practice engagement, this is a fantastic achievement! The …
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5 May 2025
Today the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed it will impose yet more real terms cuts on NHS primary eyecare services. GOS1 fees will rise by just 2.5% to £24.13 for financial year 2025/26. All other payments and grants will be frozen at 2024/25 levels. This follows a freezing of patient benefits (NHS voucher values) … Continue reading “OFNC Statement: NHS disregards evidence and imposes more real terms cuts on GOS”
8 December 2025
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