New vaccination information
We have been made aware of some updated information with regards to vaccines available for local optometry staff. Please click on the link below: Sussex Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
29 January 2021
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East Sussex LOC Latest News
LOC AGM
The East Sussex LOC would like to invite all members to attend its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 17th March 2021, starting at 7pm. For more information, please click on the link below. This year, there are 7 places up for election on the East Sussex Local Optical Committee. If you have an interest in …
27 January 2021
New vaccination links
We have updated the links for booking vaccinations. Please click here
21 January 2021
Vaccinations for health workers
The LOC have not received any official notification from NHSE South East or any of the optical bodies with regards to Covid-19 vaccine to local optometry staff. It has, however, come to our attention that there is a link being circulated which optometry staff can use to book their Covid-19 vaccine. Details can be found …
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14 January 2021
PCSE webinars
A reminder that there are two webinars coming up re ophthalmic payments: Thursday 14th January 2021 – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-started-with-pcse-online-tickets-135696414629 Tuesday 19th January 2021- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-started-with-pcse-online-tickets-135698282215
14 January 2021
Papilloedema Webinar – 20th January 2021
Please find a link to details about a CET Webinar being held on 20th January on papilloedema. South East Flyer Brain Tumour Soceity CET 20th January 7pm
22 December 2020
Post-op Cataract Examinations
Please see advice for those offering post-op cataract examinations in East Sussex – Post_Cataract_Letter_1120
3 December 2020
Glaucoma CET – 20th July 2020
In preparation for upcoming community-based Glaucoma pathways, you are invited to join Ms Tahmina Pearsall, Consultant Ophthalmologist at East Surrey Hospital, for the first in a series of CET events. This LIVE CET event explores Evaluation of the Optic Nerve Head with Clinical Problem Solving and Case Discussion. It is worth 2 CET points with a Q&A at …
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14 July 2020
November 2020 Study Day
It is with great regret we inform you that the LOC have decided to cancel the November East Sussex Study Day this year. This is due to the Covid-19 pandemic and these unprecedented, unpredictable times. We believe that the wealth of online CET events available at the moment are providing a good alternative this year. …
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14 July 2020
Workforce Risk Assessment
Information from NHSE-I Dear Optometry Colleagues, The attached National Briefing and Workforce Risk Assessment documents outline the need for Contractors to complete a Risk Assessment. For Contractors who are unsure how to do a Risk Assessment for their workforce, you can contact the Joint Risk Assessment set up by the Optical Confederation and the College …
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13 July 2020
LOCSU Latest News
Applications Close on Tuesday: Regional Optometry Partner
Following extensive engagement with LOCs and the LOCSU team, as outlined in the LOCSU Transformation Update, we are now recruiting for four Regional Optometry Partners to begin in Summer 2026.
15 May 2026
Meet the Team – Ashley Stone
With a degree in Sports Journalism, Ashley Stone, one of LOCSU’s newest team members, has stepped up to the plate.
13 May 2026
OFNC Seeks Urgent Engagement with the Profession
The Optical Fees Negotiation Committee (OFNC) is in discussion with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) regarding General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) fees and grants for 2026/27 and is seeking urgent engagement with GOS contractors to inform these.
8 May 2026