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BAME Vision

BAME Vision, in collaboration with eye care & sight loss professionals and people with lived experience, are facilitating a series of informative webinars around this year’s themes of National Eye Health Week (which runs from the 18th – 24th September 2023). These sessions are free, and are open to everyone. There will be an opportunity …

19 September 2023

Glaucoma UK Training: Front of House/Non-Clinical Staff

Please click here for information on a training session being run by Glaucoma UK for front of house/non-clinical staff .

31 August 2023

Low Vision Information

A low vision page has been added to the site – Low Vision (loc-online.co.uk)

21 July 2023

East Sussex Cataract Pathway

Please click here for an important update on the East Sussex Cataract Pathway. Please click on the links below for the new cataract referral form. These are also available on the referral information pages. Cataract Referral Shared Decision Form: Word Cataract Referral Shared Decision Form: PDF Cataract Referral Shared Decision Form: Editable PDF

14 July 2023

Vision Care for Homeless People – Brighton Service

Please see below for some information regarding the Vision Care for Homeless People – Brighton Service. *********************************************************************************************** As a charity, we provide free eye tests and glasses for homeless people across the country and have, in the last few weeks, reopened our eye clinic located at the First Base homeless centre in Brighton. To provide …

7 June 2023

Translation and BSL Services for Sussex

Please see below for some information regarding Translation and BSL services for Sussex. ******************************************************************************************** In Sussex we have Translation and interpreting – NHS Sussex (ics.nhs.uk). Please see below for details taken from the website. All GP practice, pharmacy, optometry, dentistry and community audiology sites now have access to the same high quality interpreting and translation services …

24 May 2023

Updated Invoice Address Communication From NHS Shared Business Services

Please see below for a message from NHS Shared Business Services regarding a change address for invoices. Please click here for a copy of the updated cataract/OHT invoice template. Date: 27 February 2023 Reference Number: 021 To: All NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Suppliers Subject: ACTION: Update Invoice Address You recently received a communication from us on …

1 March 2023

East Sussex LOC AGM

The East Sussex LOC would like to invite all members to attend its Annual General Meeting which will be held online on Wednesday 15th March 2023, starting at 7pm. For more information, please click on the link below. This year, there are 4 places up for election on the East Sussex Local Optical Committee. If …

2 February 2023

Pre-authorisation of Adult GOS 4 claims

Please find attached  briefing update for pre-authorisation of Adult GOS 4 claims and the template for how to claim for an adult GOS4. GOS 4 Template v3.7 GOS 4 Briefing updated 20210604_0

23 January 2023

College of Optometrists Council Elections

Please click here for details of the upcoming College of Optometrists Council Elections. The closing date for applications is midday on 17th February 2023.

11 January 2023

LOCSU Latest News

Sign Up to NOC25 Now – Registration Closes on Friday 25 April

Registration for the National Optical Conference 2025 (NOC25) is due to close at midday on Friday 25 April 2025 – make sure to register now to avoid missing out!

17 April 2025

LOCSU Levy Reduction Commencing 1 April 2025

LOCSU is delighted to announce the reduction of the LOCSU levy from 0.5% to 0.4%.

31 March 2025

OFNC Statement: GOS Voucher Values in England to be Frozen for 2025/26

Each year the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) independently sets optical voucher values, dental charges and prescription charges for the coming year.

27 March 2025

OFNC Statement: Delay in GOS Fees Announcement and Early Warning of Inflation Only Increases

GOS contractors will have been expecting an announcement about GOS fees and grants in 2025/26 with the start of new financial year only 13 days away.

20 March 2025

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