About us

Who are we?

We are the Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU).

We are a key link between national professional optic bodies such as the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO), the Association of Optometrists (AOP) or the Federation of Opthalmic and Dispensing Opticians (FODO) and the local optician or optometrist working to improve eye services in their region. 

What does LOCSU do?

• We use our clinical expertise to develop enhanced service pathways for particular eye health problems such as Glaucoma and Cataracts.These accredited clinical pathways give optical committees in England and Wales the tools which can be used in their negotiations with their local health commissioners.
• We run regional training events to make sure that Optical Committee members are informed and equipped to negotiate with their local health commissioners in England and Wales.
• We ensure LOCs/ROCs get the latest information about tenders for future services, changes to the NHS and the way services will be planned in the future through bulletins, newsletters and e-alerts.
• We work with the Department of Health and leading commissioner forums to raise awareness of the expertise of LOCs/ROCs and to connect commissioners with their Local or Regional Optical Committee to start working together.