Enhancing eye care through collaboration and expertise, LOCSU (Local Optical Committee Support Unit) is the national support unit for offering LOCs in England commissioning expertise, support and advice for policy, regulation compliance, communications and provides learning and development opportunities.

LOCSU

LOCSU supports Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across a spectrum of activities. This support is delivered through practical hands-on engagement via a network of leads, as well as through services provided to LOCs remotely by the national team. To read more, go to our About Us page.

Local Optical Committees

LOCs are recognised by the NHS as the representative organisation for optometrists and dispensing opticians delivering ophthalmic services such as sight tests and other eye health services. Click here to find and contact your LOC.

Primary Eyecare Company

The Primary Eyecare Company (PEC) is a contracting and delivery organisation made up of all optical practices in the LOC area to offer NHS-funded extended primary eye care services.

LOCSU Communications Survey

We are currently reviewing our Communications Strategy and we are seeking feedback from LOCs to help inform and shape this process. We welcome responses from multiple representatives per LOC.

Click here to start the survey.

LOCSU Communications Survey

Latest News

  • Drive to increase HCQ Screening/Monitoring in Primary Care

    Commissioners and Trusts are increasingly turning to Primary Care for support following last year’s RCOphth guidelines. LOCs can refer to the newly published LOCSU Hydroxychloroquine pathway, as well as requesting support from their Optical Lead in preparation for discussions with Commissioners.

    20 June 2019

  • Introducing our new Optical Leads

    Our new Optical Leads have now started work. The team have completed their induction and looking forward to supporting LOCs across a range of issues.

    20 June 2019

  • LOCSU Optical Leads team launched

    Our new team of Optical Leads is now in place to work closely with LOCs nationwide

    3 June 2019

Blog

  • Top tips for your AGM

    With many LOCs preparing to host AGMs, we asked two experienced LOC Chairs to share their top tips for organising a successful event.

    4 November 2018

Find Your Local Optical Committee Website

locnet.co.uk

Enhancing eye care through collaboration and expertise, LOCSU (Local Optical Committee Support Unit) is the national support unit for offering LOCs in England commissioning expertise, support and advice for policy, regulation compliance, communications and provides learning and development opportunities.

LOCSU

LOCSU supports Local Optical Committees (LOCs) across a spectrum of activities. This support is delivered through practical hands-on engagement via a network of leads, as well as through services provided to LOCs remotely by the national team. To read more, go to our About Us page.

Local Optical Committees

LOCs are recognised by the NHS as the representative organisation for optometrists and dispensing opticians delivering ophthalmic services such as sight tests and other eye health services. Click here to find and contact your LOC.

Primary Eyecare Company

The Primary Eyecare Company (PEC) is a contracting and delivery organisation made up of all optical practices in the LOC area to offer NHS-funded extended primary eye care services.

LOCSU Communications Survey

We are currently reviewing our Communications Strategy and we are seeking feedback from LOCs to help inform and shape this process. We welcome responses from multiple representatives per LOC.

Click here to start the survey.

LOCSU Communications Survey

Latest News

  • Drive to increase HCQ Screening/Monitoring in Primary Care

    Commissioners and Trusts are increasingly turning to Primary Care for support following last year’s RCOphth guidelines. LOCs can refer to the newly published LOCSU Hydroxychloroquine pathway, as well as requesting support from their Optical Lead in preparation for discussions with Commissioners.

    20 June 2019

  • Introducing our new Optical Leads

    Our new Optical Leads have now started work. The team have completed their induction and looking forward to supporting LOCs across a range of issues.

    20 June 2019

  • LOCSU Optical Leads team launched

    Our new team of Optical Leads is now in place to work closely with LOCs nationwide

    3 June 2019

Blog

  • Top tips for your AGM

    With many LOCs preparing to host AGMs, we asked two experienced LOC Chairs to share their top tips for organising a successful event.

    4 November 2018

Find Your Local Optical Committee Website

locnet.co.uk