News (2025)

OFNC Statement: NHS disregards evidence and imposes more real terms cuts on GOS

Today the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed it will impose yet more real terms cuts on NHS primary eyecare services. GOS1 fees will rise by just 2.5% to £24.13 for financial year 2025/26.  All other payments and grants will be frozen at 2024/25 levels. This follows a freezing of patient benefits (NHS voucher values) …

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8 December 2025

LOC Member Development Day Celebrated as Huge Success

LOCSU held the first Member Development Day at Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Monday 24 November – celebrated as a success by attending LOCs.

28 November 2025

Latest LOC Induction Course to Launch in January

Delegates can now book to take part in our latest LOC induction course, set to begin on Monday 12 January 2026.

27 November 2025

OFNC Update on Delays: 2025/26 Fees, Pre-reg and CPD Grants

Primary eye care providers have been in touch to ask for updates on fees and when they can claim CPD grants.

14 November 2025

Registration Deadline Extended for Membership Development Day

The deadline to register for our upcoming Membership Development Day has been extended by a week, and will now close on Wednesday 12th November.

5 November 2025