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LOC CPD Evening – 13th August

Dear All, The LOC is pleased to invite you to an evening CPD event on 13th August at the King’s Centre, Eastbourne sponsored by Sight Sciences Ltd. A buffet will be available from 6.30pm with the CPD starting at 7pm. Pieter Gouws will present the latest data on multifocal lens implants and along with a session …

10 July 2025

Optom Study Dinner – 8th October

Dear all, Please see below: Kind regards, East Sussex LOC

10 July 2025

Quality in Optometry Survey

Dear All, Please see below for a message from LOCSU regarding Quality in Optometry. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The deadline for responses is Sunday 6th July. Kind regards, East Sussex LOC ****************************************************************************************** Dear colleague We are writing to invite feedback on Quality in Optometry (QiO), a bespoke quality assurance toolkit developed …

20 June 2025

East Sussex Eye Group Online CPD Webinar: 17th June 2025 7pm

Please click here for information about an online CPD webinar on the 17th of June.

5 June 2025

HES Payments from Sussex Eye Hospital

Dear All, Please click here for a letter regarding some updates on payments for HES Forms from the Sussex Eye Hospital Orthoptic department. Kind regards, East Sussex LOC

1 April 2025

Volunteer Optometrist Needed

Dear All, Please see below for information on Vision Care for Homeless People and volunteering opportunities. Kind regards, East Sussex LOC ****************************************************************************************** Want to Make a Difference? Volunteer Your Skills as an Optometrist to Help Homeless Individuals Access Free Eye Tests & Glasses! We are Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) – a national charity providing free eye tests and …

25 March 2025

Volunteer Recruitment Efforts at the Vision Care for Homeless People, Brighton Clinic

Dear All, Please click here for an article on volunteer recruitment efforts at the Vision Care for Homeless People, Brighton Clinic. Kind regards, East Sussex LOC

12 March 2025

Latest East Sussex LOC AGM

Please click here for details on the latest East Sussex LOC AGM – Wednesday 19th March 2025.

10 March 2025

East Sussex LOC Workforce/Practice Surveys

East Sussex LOC are looking to understand what upskilling has been undertaken within the community and what level of interest there is to participate in upskilling. We are also keen to find out what appetite there is amongst practices to offer enhanced services if they are appropriately funded. We would, therefore, be grateful if you …

10 March 2025

Optegra Brighton CPD Event: 24th February 2025 6.30pm

Dear All, Apologies if you were unable to open the link previously sent. Please click here for details of the Optegra Brighton CPD event on 24th February 2025, starting at 6.30pm. Kind regards, East Sussex LOC

10 February 2025

LOCSU Latest News

New Support Pathway for Children With Sight Loss Launches To Address Vital Need for Consistency of Care

A new eye care support pathway has been launched this week by partners from across the sight loss sector.

16 July 2025

10 Year Health Plan for England Launched

Outlining the plan to create a new model of care which is fit for the future, the 10 Year Health Plan considers the importance of bringing care into local communities and creating a neighbourhood health service.

4 July 2025

Appointment of the New CVD Case Finding Team at LOCSU

We are delighted to announce the appointment of the new CVD Case Finding Team at LOCSU.

2 July 2025

Glaucoma Awareness Week Runs From 30 June – 6 July 2026

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible sight loss worldwide.

2 July 2025

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