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Ealing and Hounslow LOC

Ealing and Hounslow LOC is the statutory body that represents all Optometrists contracted to providing General Ophthalmic Services within the CCGs of Ealing and Hounslow.

The LOC meets five to six times a year including an Annual General Meeting to discuss factors affecting Optometrists within the represented CCGs to develop solutions and pathways.

Ealing and Hounslow LOC is also very active in arranging CET accredited evening events during year.

Next LOC meeting at Papillon Cafe, 147 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London W13 9QT on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 7.00pm. If you wish to attend, email secretary@ehloc.org.uk

Ealing and Hounslow LOC Latest News

NWL Community Eye Care Service: Go Live Date

We now have a go live date for the enhanced services of 25/2/25. Practices involved in delivery of enhanced services should have received an email advising them.   Help Available Please ask if you have questions or need help. Useful contacts and links are as follows:  Queries about OPERA accreditation/ onboarding and using OPERA: Help …

24 February 2025

North West London Optometry-Led Community Eye Care Service Event

Thank you to everyone who attended the training event on 23rd Jan 2025 organised by North West London (NWL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Primary Eyecare Services (PES).

23 February 2025

OSCE

For MECS and Glaucoma, a practical exam is required. We have now arranged for OSCEs for practitioners working in Ealing and Hounslow. Kam Gohill has kindly organised an evening session on Wednesday 15 January at Specsavers in Ealing Broadway. It is now live on the WOPEC website. The LOC is subsidising the cost of the …

29 November 2024

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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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Next LOC meeting at Papillon Cafe, 147 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London W13 9QT on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 7.00pm. If you wish to attend, email secretary@ehloc.org.uk

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