Welcome to Essex LOC

Essex LOC is funded by Ophthalmic Contractors in the Essex area and acts on behalf of the Contractors, Performers, and others registered with the GOC in dealing with the NHS.

Membership of the Committee is  at least 25% Contractors and at least 25% Performers plus the Committee can co-opt from outside this group, eg Dispensing Opticians, to give a diverse balance.

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Events

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About Essex LOC

Essex LOC is a statutory body funded by Ophthalmic Contractors in the Essex area and acts on behalf of the Contractors, Performers, and others registered with the GOC  to:

  • Represent practitioner’s interests and concerns: The LOC advocate for optometry’s role in primary care and address any challenges faced by local practitioners.

Membership of the Committee is  at least 25% Contractors and at least 25% Performers plus the Committee can co-opt from outside this group, eg Dispensing Opticians, to give a diverse balance.

Essex LOC is a statutory body funded by Ophthalmic Contractors in the Essex area and acts on behalf of the Contractors, Performers, and others registered with the GOC  to: