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The Lincolnshire Local Optical Committee represents eyecare professionals providing and performing General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) as well as other optometric services in the area.

This website is to provide news and information aimed at eyecare professionals.

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Our next meeting is 12th May 2025

Lincolnshire LOC Latest News

Lincolnshire LOC AGM – 30th June 2025

Our AGM this year will be held on Monday 30th June. Keep an eye out for emails and our page for updates.

23 January 2025

Emergency referral form launch on Cinapsis – Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Please see below slide packs for information on the launch. OPTICAL PRACTICES INFORMATION PACK 1 EYE CASUALTY REFERRALS OPTICAL PRACTICES INFORMATION PACK 2 MAKING AN EYE CASUALTY REFERRAL

18 January 2025

CPD event – Sunday 18th May 2025 

Save the date – Sunday 18th May 2025 Face to face CPD event ran by Perceptive on the outskirts of Lincoln. More details will be sent out nearer the time to our mailing list and put on the website. This event is shaping up to be a great day of interaction and learning so definitely …

12 January 2025

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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 meeting is 12th May 2025

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