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Dorset LOC

Welcome to your Local Optical Committee (LOC).

This our new site which is currently under construction.

The LOC exists for you, a source of information, a place for guidance, and an organisation to represent you. We hope you will contact us if we can be of assistance.

Our next Virtual LOC Meeting is on:

8th January 2025 – Virtual

2nd April 2025 – F2F

15th July 2025 – F2F

Date of AGM

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Dorset LOC Latest News

SpaMedica – Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation Webinar- 11th December 2024

For more information on the webinar hosted by SpaMedica on 11/12/24, please use the following link: Accreditation Webinar

5 November 2024

Optometrists Engagement with Acute Trusts Questionnaire

Dorset Acute Care Trusts are keen to understand and deliver better engagement with the local community. Please help them understand your needs and requirements by filling out the below questionnaire. Dorset Optometrists Engagement with Acute Trusts Questionnaire  You may also be able to use the QR code below:

25 October 2024

Invitation to attend Dorset LOC Free Online Peer Review 23 Oct 24

Dorset LOC are hosting a free provider led online peer review CPD event on Wednesday 23rd October at 18:30 – 20:00 for Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists where 3 points will be available. Case topics include red eye, glaucoma and low vision If you would like to attend please sign up via the link below https://forms.office.com/e/vqBWb8gXND

9 October 2024

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LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Meeting with Minister of State for Care

Representatives from OFNC met recently with the Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP and officials from DHSC and NHSE.

19 November 2024

Fionnuala Kidd Steps into New Senior LOC Advancement Lead Role

We are pleased to share that Fionnuala Kidd has stepped into the newly created role of Senior Advancement Lead.

12 November 2024

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Our next Virtual LOC Meeting is on:

8th January 2025 – Virtual

2nd April 2025 – F2F

15th July 2025 – F2F

Date of AGM

Wednesday 14 May 2025

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