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Herefordshire LOC

This website is for local optometrists and dispensing opticians, providing information, guidance and resources in order that we can continue to deliver high quality eyecare to all. We also provide information to members of the public in the county of Herefordshire regarding the nature of eye care services available to them and where to access
them.

About Us

Who We Are

Herefordshire Local Optical Committee (LOC) represents local primary care optical professionals, both optometrists and dispensing opticians, within the county. As a statutory body we collaborate with local optical practices, practitioners, ophthalmologists, Hereford County Hospital and the ICB (Integrated Care Board) to maintain and develop eye care services in Herefordshire.


Our role is to support the delivery of high quality eye care services across Herefordshire by:​

  • Advocate for the interests of optical professionals in NHS local primary care planning.

  • Facilitating communication between practitioners, NHS regulatory bodies and other stakeholders.

  • Supporting the development and implementation of enhanced eye care services and referral pathways in Herefordshire.

  • Supporting Continued Professional Development (CPD) through training events and regular service provision updates.

  • Providing resources and guidance to help local optical practitioners deliver the best eye care to their patients. 

 

We are committed to improving eye care within the Herefordshire community and ensuring that local services remain accessible, efficient and responsive to patient
needs.

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For Practitioners in Herefordshire

Stay informed, connected, and supported; we’re here to help you deliver outstanding care in our community. 

Useful Downloads

On this page you can find a list of all of the useful documents available to download on this website.

Meeting Minutes

This page contains a list of previous meeting minutes, which are available to download.

Professional Pages

This page contains links to all of the professional pages on this website, which you can also find in the menu.

Herefordshire LOC Website

30 April 2025 at 13:00:00

Herefordshire L.O.C Spring Seminar

Topics included headache diagnosis, dispensing insights, and communication skills, with guest speakers from The Brain Tumour Charity and Zeiss. The event concluded with the LOC AGM and buffet.

Herefordshire LOC Website

1 July 2025 at 21:00:00

Three Counties CPD Day

Held at Hilton Puckrup Hall, this joint LOC event offered CPD points, peer review, and workshops, bringing local professionals together for a day of learning and networking.

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