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Welcome to Dudley LOC

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Dudley LOC

Dudley Local Optical Committee is the organisation representing General Ophthalmic Service(GOS) contract holders and optometrists performing GOS in Dudley and liaises with the NHS England and ICBs on matters relating to eye-care.

Committee meetings take place at least 3 times a year. All are welcome to attend.

We strongly encourage contractors and performers in the Dudley area to bring any concerns they may have to us. Any queries or matters you would like brought to the attention of the committee please contact us.

The LOC produce a business plan annually. The latest version is available on this page.

We publicise our meeting dates via our email list and on our social media

LOCSU Latest News

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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We publicise our meeting dates via our email list and on our social media

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