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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 

 Committee Meeting

To be held on Zoom at 7:30pm on 13 May 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

OFNC Statement: CPD Payment in England for 2025/26 – Update

Support for CPD is part of GOS fees and grants negotiations with DHSC (previously NHS England). No proposals have been made to change CPD arrangements. However, the arrangements for 2025/26 remain subject to ministerial decision, as part of the current negotiations.

17 July 2026

ROC Registration Expanded Following LOC Feedback

Registration for the upcoming Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) in November will no longer be limited to two places per LOC.

15 July 2026

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 Committee Meeting

To be held on Zoom at 7:30pm on 13 May 2026

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

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