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Avon LOC

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.

Our Next Meeting:

Monday 31st March 2025

Future Meetings:

Monday 2nd June 2025

Monday 4th August 2025

Monday 6th October 2025

Monday 1st December 2025

AGM:

Wednesday 7th May 2025

Avon LOC Latest News

Practice Plus Group – New CPD Calendar

Practice Plus Group now has a CPD event calendar available on their website to keep you up to date on opportunities for you. Please use the following link to view. Or head to our Events/CPD page for a breakdown of titles. Ophthalmology CPD calendar | Practice Plus Group

10 March 2025

Educational CPD Event @ Sulis Hospital Bath – Thurs 13th March 2025

The Future of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Thursday 13th March 2025 Sulis Hospital, Bath – Main Atrium 6:30 pm for supper and registration. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Talks. Learning Objectives: This event will provide an update and evaluation of current treatments and future prospects for the treatment of both wet and dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. An …

14 February 2025

Dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy – What’s new ? Watery eyes & Blepharoplasty

CPD Event: Dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy – What’s new ? Watery eyes & Blepharoplasty On Tuesday 4th February 2025, Nuffield Hospital are hosting a free CPD event led by Mr Adam Ross (Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon) and Mrs Gemma Manasseh (Consultant Ophthalmic & Oculoplastic Surgeon). This interactive lecture is CPD accredited. For more information, please …

17 January 2025

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LOCSU Latest News

LOCSU Is Excited To Announce That Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) Is Now Live!

This year’s event will take place on Sunday 18 – Monday 19 May 2025 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

6 March 2025

Meet the LOCSU Board: “Accidental Optometrist” Bobby Fida Champions the Power of Collaboration

It’s fitting that LOCSU’s newest board director became an optometrist as the result of a chance conversation.

28 February 2025

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Our Next Meeting:

Monday 31st March 2025

Future Meetings:

Monday 2nd June 2025

Monday 4th August 2025

Monday 6th October 2025

Monday 1st December 2025

AGM:

Wednesday 7th May 2025

LOCSU

LOCSU supports Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across a range of activities including commissioning guidance, policy development, governance and compliance support, education and communications. Visit locsu.co.uk or signup to the LOCSU newsletter