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Norfolk and Waveney Local Optical Committee

Norfolk and Waveney LOC

Norfolk & Waveney LOC is a statutory organisation representing Performers and Contractors providing General Ophthalmic Services within the Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) area. The principal role of the LOC is to promote optometry within the local health economy for the benefit of the NHS and patients and to provide information and assistance to local contractors and performers by:

  • Liaising with local NHS Commissioners and other organisations.
  • Collating General Optical correspondence on mandatory procedures, best practices and benchmarking.
  • Disseminating information to the profession.
  • Developing the role of optometry in the community.
  • Developing partnerships with neighbouring LOCs.
  • Providing professional development and training opportunities for members of the profession.

Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians new to Norfolk & Waveney are invited to CREATE AN ACCOUNT  CLICK HERE 

Special Committee Meeting

To be held on Zoom at 7:30pm on 12 February 2026

Please email us at least seven days in advance for a link to join the meeting

Norfolk and Waveney LOC Latest News

Autism Awareness – Funded CPD Training

Optometrists have been offerred a unique time limited opportunity to receive this fully funded training. We are currently looking into whether this could be made available for Dispensing Opticians also. This Training has been developed to capture the most important skills needed by all staff working across health and social care. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training …

14 November 2025

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LOCSU Latest News

Book Now for the September Induction Course

Are you new to your LOC? Book now to join the next LOC Induction Course, beginning on Monday 14 September 2026. 

16 March 2026

Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World – Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026

Monday 9th March marks the start of World Glaucoma Week, as we come together to fight for a glaucoma-free future.

9 March 2026

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Special Committee Meeting

To be held on Zoom at 7:30pm on 12 February 2026

Please email us at least seven days in advance for a link to join the meeting

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