Welcome to GlosLOC

This site is intended primarily for registered eyecare professionals working in and around Gloucestershire. It aims to provide information that may be useful in daily practice and to keep you informed of any developments and activities that the LOC is currently involved in. Watch our video above to learn more about us and our role.

Next Meeting: Wednesday June 11th – AGM

Committee membership is a great way to serve the wider optical community and we are always looking for new members to get involved. For more information about current opportunities please see our dedicated page here

Spring LOC Newsletter

May 2025

The Spring edition of the GlosLOC Newsletter is now available. In this issue, amongst other things, we share the exciting news of a national award for the Community Ophthalmic Link project, launch our new series on service pathways with a spotlight on the Enhanced Cataract Referral Service and give early notice of CPD events planned for this year.

Read the newsletter here.

GlosLOC AGM Wednesday June 11th, Leonardo Hotel, Cheltenham

May 2025

Please join us for this year’s AGM which will take place from 6pm on Wednesday 11th June at the Leonardo Hotel, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham GL51 0TS.

A 3-point CPD will also be presented from SpaMedica: ‘Unmasking the hidden conditions behind cataracts’ – (suitable for both Optometrists & DO’s) and there will be an update on the ‘Flashes & Floaters’ referral protocol. Gloucestershire LOC will be proposing a new constitution for adoption which can be viewed here

See the full agenda here and register here.

We look forward to seeing you!

Community Ophthalmic Link Wins HSJ Partnership Technology Award

March 2025

Congratulations to all involved in the Gloucestershire Community Ophthalmic Link project which has won the HSJ (Health Service Journal) Partnership Award 2025 for “Most Impactful Use of Technology on Clinical Practice”. The success of the collaboration between Blueworks OIMS UK, NHS Gloucestershire ICB, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS FT and Gloucestershire Local Optical Committee was recognised at the Awards ceremony at Evolution London on March 20th. See more about the award here

December LOC Newsletter

December 2024

The December LOC Newsletter is now available. This quarter, in addition to our regular items, we have a report on our 2024 CPD Day and articles about hospital placements and postgraduate education opportunities.

See the newsletter here

Making Accurate Claims – England 2024

October 2024

The AOP, supported by ABDO and FODO, have produced an updated version of the guide to support members providing or performing GOS. This comprehensive reference tool, available here will help you navigate through the fees and claims process in England.