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East Sussex LOC

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.

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Our next meeting

Wednesday 18th Nov 2026: LOC meeting – online

East Sussex LOC Latest News

Important update regarding Sussex Interpreting Services (SIS)

Dear all, Please see important update regarding Sussex Interpreting Services (SIS) Kind regards, East Sussex LOC Dear colleagues, We are writing to make you aware that Sussex Interpreting Services (SIS) has informed the Integrated Care Board of its decision to cease operations from 31 October 2026. We understand that some practices have received direct correspondence and …

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28 October 2026

All Practices Using REGO: REGO Decommissioning Letter

Dear All, For all practices using REGO, please click here for a letter regarding the decommissioning of the platform. Please note that, from Friday 21st August 2026, registered users of REGO will no longer have access to the platform. Kind regards, East Sussex LOC

31 July 2026

SeeAbility Recruitment

Dear All, Please see below for a message from SeeAbility. Kind regards, East Sussex LOC For those that may not be aware, SeeAbility are the provider for NHS sight testing in SEN schools and will soon be expanding within London and into the South-East area. To facilitate this expansion, we are currently looking to recruit …

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2 July 2026

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LOCSU Latest News

2026 ROCs Begin in the North of England

The long-awaited 2026 Regional Optical Conferences (ROCs) kicked off in the north of England this week.

6 November 2026

Registration Opens for First LOC Secretary Day

LOCSU are pleased to confirm that registration is now open for our first event dedicated to LOC Secretaries.  

2 November 2026

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Our next meeting

Wednesday 18th Nov 2026: LOC meeting – online

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