News

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.

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

New Dry Eye Guidelines Document Issued
May 2024

Gloucestershire NHSFT have issued revised guidelines for dry eye management which supersedes previous guidance. The document is available here

December 2023 LOC Newsletter
December 2023

The December LOC Newsletter is now available. Read the newsletter here

LOC CPD Day – September 20th
September 2023

A big thank you to all the sponsors and delegates who made our first CPD day at Kingsholm stadium in Gloucester a huge success. Great to see the hard work by the LOC CPD team rewarded by the overwhelmingly positive feedback received. Already looking forward to next year’s event!