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Welcome to Coventry & Warwickshire LOC website

Coventry and Warwickshire 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 Coventry and Warwickshire.

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 Coventry and Warwickshire.

Our next LOC meeting is on Thursday 15th May 2025.

Coventry & Warwickshire LOC Latest News

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025

An invitation for all Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Contact Lens Opticians, Pre-Reg Optometrists, and Pre-Reg Dispensing Opticians within Coventry and Warwickshire region. The Annual General Meeting of Coventry and Warwickshire Local Optical Committee will be held on Thursday 15th May 2025, at The Village Hotel, Coventry. As you may know the whole Committee is up for …

10 April 2025

Worcestershire Community Ophthalmology Service Update

The contract with Community Health and Eyecare (CHEC) will end on 31st March 2025. Patients under CHEC will continue their treatment, but future referrals can be made to any provider via the Electronic Eyecare Referral System (EeRS). For details, see the attached document. Queries can be directed to the Worcestershire Local Optical Committee. Worcestershire Community …

4 April 2025

New post for a Lead Optometrist at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT)

There is a post for a Lead Optometrist at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) which is now being advertised. The vacancy is live on the Trust website and the jobs.nhs.uk site. It can be viewed at http://jobs.swft.nhs.uk/job/v7002293 , with a closing date of 9th March 2025. The successful post holder will be required …

20 February 2025

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Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!

17 April 2025

LOCSU Levy Reduction Commencing 1 April 2025

LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.

31 March 2025

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Our next LOC meeting is on Thursday 15th May 2025.

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