North and North East Lincolnshire LOC

North & North East Lincolnshire Local Optometric Committee (LOC) is the statutory NHS body which represents the providers and performers of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS), as well as other local optometric services, in the area.

The Committee is responsible to the Area Team of NHS England. It also interacts with the clinical commissioning groups within North and North East Lincolnshire.

GOS (known commonly as NHS sight testing) is provided by contractors (normally high street practices and domiciliary companies). Contracts can be held by optometrists, ophthalmic medical practitioners, dispensing opticians, lay persons or companies. Sight tests are usually carried out (performed) by optometrists, who must be registered with the General Optical Council and be on the Ophthalmic Performers List administered by an Area Team on behalf of NHS England.

Quick Links : 

- Are you new to the area or a visiting Locum? Click here to view this areas guidance and scheme details.

- The CET grant for 2020 can only be claimed online, click here to claim yours.

 -  NHS England Primary Care setting advise 

***Latest News***

For Scunthorpe HES routine & soon referrals please email nlg-tr.referrals@nhs.net via a nhs.net email only for security.

Postal referrals are still accepted.

Emergency same day must be via main phone number and request for on call ophthalmology

**WEBINAR**

Interesting webinar for locums and practice owners regarding IR35.

https://www.aop.org.uk/events-and-education/webinar-recordings