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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 14th of November 2024.

Coventry & Warwickshire LOC Latest News

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

EeRS Newsletter – October 2024

Hi All, On behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (CWICB), welcome to the first newsletter for Ophthalmology colleagues across the system. EeRS Newsletter – October 2024

26 October 2024

Updated Referral Pathway Page on Website

Hi All, Please see our “Referrals Pathways” Page on the Tab “Professionals” which has been updated with the new referral guidance for Coventry, Rugby and Warwickshire incorporating the change to EeRS/Cinapsis. Most of our practices our now LIVE which is amazing news in such a short space of time! We hope you are all enjoying …

11 August 2024

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OFNC Statement: GOS Voucher Values in England to be Frozen for 2025/26

Each year the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) independently sets optical voucher values, dental charges and prescription charges for the coming year.

27 March 2025

OFNC Statement: Delay in GOS Fees Announcement and Early Warning of Inflation Only Increases

GOS contractors will have been expecting an announcement about GOS fees and grants in 2025/26 with the start of new financial year only 13 days away.

20 March 2025

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Our next LOC meeting is on 14th of November 2024.

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