Cambs LOC

For advice on the current CoronaVirus (Covid-19) pandemic, please follow this link to the Local Optical Support Unit {LOCSU} page which is the most current around for the optical sector:

https://www.locsu.co.uk/what-we-do/covid-19-guidance/

For ANY practices closing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you must advise NHS authorities of your closure.

Please use the email below and quote your reason as:

Covid-19 Pandemic

[email protected]

Copy and paste the above into your email address bar, specify your practice details, give a contact name and phone number too.

Otherwise...

  • Cambridgeshire Local Optometric Committee (LOC) is a statutory body which represents the interests of local optometrists.
  • We provide advice and support to optometrists on any matter concerning their NHS contract, on locally agreed enhanced services, developments such as clinical governance and changes in the NHS structure.
  • We liase with the NHS Commissioning Board - Local Area Team (LAT) on issues affecting optometry by formulating collective views.
  • We help to design, pilot and commission enhanced service pathways.
  • The LOC is funded by a statutory levy, which is collected from the monthly payments made to registered optometrists for performing General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) eye examinations.
  • We can act as a source of information and advice to anyone with an interest in primary eye care in Cambridgeshire.
  • We also provide CET accredited events and peer review for local professionals.
  • We are always interested to hear from commissioners of enhanced eye care services.
  • For queries or to join in on the work of Cambridgeshire LOC then please get in touch - our email is [email protected].