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:  Tuesday May 6th – New Constitution only

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

 

News

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.

August LOC Newsletter
August 2024
 
The August LOC Newsletter is now available. This quarter, in addition to our regular items we have news of our 2024 CPD Day and articles from VCHP and Insight Gloucestershire.
 
See the newsletter here 

 

May 2024 LOC Newsletter
May 2024

The May LOC Newsletter is now available. It features updates on cataract surgery waiting times, news of our AGM and a variety of other useful information.

Read the newsletter here