Welcome to Avon LOC website
Avon Local Optical Committee is the official statutory body representing Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians within the area. The LOC works closely with local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s) to create community eye care services which provide accessibility for patients, supports the NHS, and promotes the skill set of eyecare professionals within the Avon area.
This website has been developed to be a source of up to date advice for local eye care professionals, and to allow easy access to useful documents, information, and guidelines. We will also share upcoming news and events regularly that is specifically related to optics in the Avon area.
Monday 2 December 2024
Future Meetings:
Monday 3rd February 2025
Monday 7th April 2025
NHS England has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) in relation to Sight Testing and Dispensing and Dental Checks in Special Educational Settings. The Long-Term Plan made a commitment to provide dental checks, sight tests and ear checks to SEND children and young people in all special residential educational settings. A joint announcement by the …
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11 November 2024
PCSE are implementing changes to the Ophthalmic payments systems, both eGOS and PCSE Online, at the end of November, which will impact you as a PMS provider. Our technical experts are hosting a demo for PMS providers on Wednesday 13 November, from 11am to 12pm, to highlight the following changes: New early retest codes, including an …
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6 November 2024
Preparing your patients for Cataract Surgery: What do you need to tell them Presented by: Shireen Jenkins – Regional Lead Optometrist SpaMedica will be hosting a CPD evening at their new premises in Swindon on 5th December 2024. There will be 3 CPD points available for Optoms and DOs. For further information and to register, …
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5 November 2024
Representatives from OFNC met recently with the Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP and officials from DHSC and NHSE.
19 November 2024
Monday 2 December 2024
Future Meetings:
Monday 3rd February 2025
Monday 7th April 2025
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