Welcome to East Sussex LOC's Website
Welcome to the official website of the East Sussex Local Optical Committee (LOC). The East Sussex LOC is the official organisation that represents optical contractors and performers in East Sussex.
One of the main roles of the East Sussex LOC is to advise the local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) on matters relating to general ophthalmic services in the area.
The purpose of this site is to provide optometrists, other health care practitioners and the general public with information on locally available eyecare provision.
For West Sussex LOC’s site please click here
Wednesday 18th March 2026: AGM – venue tbc
Dear All, Last week an email went out to all Optical Contractors from the NHS South East Optometry team detailing a range of new measures that they stated practices must follow to implement the NHS Safety Charter. Please click here for a copy of the email sent. In the email, they also say that NHS …
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4 February 2026
Dear All, Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) is a national charity providing free NHS-regulated eye tests and glasses to those experiencing homelessness. We run fully equipped clinics across England and Scotland, including in London, Brighton, Edinburgh. Our testing rooms are set up much like a high street optician, and optometrists are fully supported by …
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24 September 2025
Dear All, The LOC is pleased to confirm the details of its one-day CPD Event on Thursday 6th November at the AMEX Stadium. Registration is now open. Despite rising costs, the LOC has kept the cost of the event to £50 per person. The event will be a full day of CPD sessions, designed to educate and …
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21 August 2025
LOCSU have this morning shared the latest edition of the bulletin, packed with useful information for LOCs and important signposting.
6 February 2026
Wednesday 18th March 2026: AGM – venue tbc
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